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1772 1772' 1/2P Machin's Mills - IVS Half Penny

Strike Type
1772 1772' 1/2P Machin's Mills - IVS Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1772
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)
Designer
Thomas Machin and associates
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.5g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Description

The 1772 1772' 1/2P Machin's Mills - IVS Half Penny is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820) series. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Struck in copper, weighing 7.5 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #939.

Rarity Notes

Moderately scarce.

Cross References

Vlack 5-72A; Whitman 7635

External References

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