½ Penny - Copper, United States

½ Penny - Copper, United States, 1786-1788 obverse image½ Penny - Copper, United States, 1786-1788 reverse image
½ Penny - Copper coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1786-1788
  • Period:
    Confederation Period (1781-1789)
  • Coin Type:
    Token
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Rahway, United States
½ Penny - Copper Reference Price

Reference Price

$97.00

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

½ Penny - Copper Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Union shield

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Protome of horse, facing right, plow below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

½ Penny - Copper Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

NOVA CÆSAREA 1786

Reverse:

* E * PLURIBUS * UNUM *

½ Penny - Copper Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

½ Penny - Copper sizes
  • Weight:9.6 g
  • Diameter:28 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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