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(1737) Higley Copper Threepence - Broad Axe, VALUE ME AS YOU PLEASE

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(1737) Higley Copper Threepence - Broad Axe, VALUE ME AS YOU PLEASE

Coin Details

Year
1737
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Pre-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1616-1766)
Designer
Dr. Samuel Higley
Composition
Copper (Granby, CT mine)
Weight
9g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

$56,400 • F12 PCGS • 08-2014 • Heritage Auctions

Description

The first variety featuring the broad axe reverse (replacing three hammers), with legend "I CUT MY WAY THROUGH." The broad axe may represent self-reliance and independence. The obverse retains the deer with "VALUE ME AS YOU PLEASE."

Rarity Notes

R.6+. Approximately 8-12 known.

Cross References

W-8240, Freidus 3.3-C, Breen 242, Crosby VIII-25

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