CT 1-2P Bust Right 1787


Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
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Denomination | ½ Penny |
Krause number | N# 110817 |
Metal | Copper |
thickness | 1.2 mm |
diameter | 28 mm |
weight | 9 g |
Obverse:

Mailed bust facing right and wearing laureal wreath with the legend surrounding.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
NOVA EBORAC
Translation:
New York
Reverse:

Seated figure holding sprig/branch in one hand and a liberty pole with Phrygian cap in the other; with a shield below to the left (similar to Britannia).
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
VIRT ET LIB 1787
Translation:
Virtue and Liberty 1787