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