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1785 CT 1/2P Bust Right - African Head Half Penny

Strike Type
1785 CT 1/2P Bust Right - African Head Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1785
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 States Coinage (1776-1788)
Designer
Various engravers (Abel Buell, James Atlee, and others)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.2g
Diameter
28.5mm
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

$14,400 • AU55 • 01-2020 • Heritage Auctions

Description

A distinctive Connecticut copper variety of 1785 with an unusual bust style sometimes called the "African Head" due to its bold, stylized features. The obverse bust faces right with a notably different artistic style than the standard bust right issues. This variety is popular among colonial collectors for its distinctive appearance.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The African Head variety is one of the most popular Connecticut copper varieties among collectors.

Cross References

Miller 4.1-F.4; Whitman 2350

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