Massachusetts 1 Cent, 1787 – 1788
Information
Country
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Currency
Dollar
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cent
Year
1787 – 1788
Ruler
Confederation Period
(1781–1789)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cent from Massachusetts. Issued from 1787 to 1788. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 10 g.
- Obverse
- American Indian standing left, with a bow in right hand and arrow, inleft hand looking at star.
- Reverse
- Eagle holding olive branche and arrows facing left with "CENT" across breast.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1788 | — | KM# 20.4 - Without period after Massachusetts | 78% | |
| 1788 | — | KM# 20.5 - Period after Massachusetts; Normal S's | ||
| 1788 | — | KM# 20.6 - Period after Massachusetts; S's like 8's | 5% | |
| 1787 | — | KM# 20.1 - Arrows Right Talon | 14% | |
| 1787 | — | KM# 20.2 - Arrows Left Talon | 3% | |
| 1787 | — | KM# 20.3 - Horned Eagle die break |
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