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1786 CT 1/2P Hercules Head Half Penny

Strike Type
1786 CT 1/2P Hercules Head Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1786
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
8g
Diameter
28.5mm
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

$10,800 • AU53 • 01-2014 • Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1786 CT 1/2P Hercules Head Half Penny is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Post-1776 States Coinage (1776-1788) series. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $10,800 • AU53 • 01-2014 • Heritage Auctions. Struck in copper, weighing 8 grams, 28.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #334.

Rarity Notes

Moderately scarce. Popular variety due to distinctive portrait.

Cross References

Miller 5.3-L, 5.4-L.1, and related; Whitman 2555

External References

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