Half Cent, United States

Half Cent, United States, 1787-1788 obverse imageHalf Cent, United States, 1787-1788 reverse image
Half Cent coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1787-1788
  • Period:
    Confederation Period (1781-1789)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    n/a
  • Mint:
    Boston, United States
Half Cent Reference Price

Reference Price

$10.00-$2300.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Half Cent Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Eagle with shield holding olive branch and arrows facing left with HALF CENT across shield.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


American Indian standing left, with a bow in right hand and arrow in left hand, looking at star.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth

Half Cent Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


COMMON WEALTH

Reverse:


MASSACHUSETTS 1787

Half Cent Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

Half Cent sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:24 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth
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