1-2C Massachusetts 1788

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Attributes of Coins

RegionUSA
Denomination½ Cent
Krause numberN# 160816
MetalCopper
diameter24 mm
weight5 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
American Indian standing left, with a bow in right hand and arrow in left hand, looking at star.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
COMMON WEALTH
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Eagle with shield holding olive branch and arrows facing left with "HALF CENT" across shield.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
MASSACHUSETTS 1787