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1781 Token 1/2P North American Half Penny

Strike Type
1781 Token 1/2P North American Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1781
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)
Designer
Unknown (likely Irish manufacture)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Description

The 1781 Token 1/2P North American 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 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #589.

Rarity Notes

Common for the type.

Cross References

Whitman 8255; Breen 1044

External References

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