1786 NJ 1/2P General Washington Half Penny

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1786

Denomination

Colonials

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Post-1776 States Coinage (1776-1788)

Designer

Various engravers (attributed to Walter Mould, Thomas Goadsby, and Albion Cox mint)

Composition

Copper

Weight

6.7g

Diameter

29mm

Edge

Plain

Description

A highly unusual New Jersey copper of 1786 that features a portrait resemble George Washington rather than the standard horse head obverse. This exceptional variety is extremely rare and is one of the most important pieces in the entire New Jersey copper series. Its connection to Washington makes it a crossover collectible.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. One of the most important New Jersey copper varieties.

Cross References

Maris special; Whitman unlisted

External References

🔗PCGS CoinFacts 🔗NGC Coin Explorer

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