½ Penny - Nova Eborac , New York

1787

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Mailed bust facing right and wearing laureal wreath with the legend surrounding.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

NOVA EBORAC

Translation:

New York

Reverse

Description:

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

Specifications

Weight9g
Diameter28mm
Thickness1.2mm
CompositionCopper
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
Value½ Penny

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