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1786 NJ 1/2P Protruding Tongue Half Penny

Strike Type
1786 NJ 1/2P Protruding Tongue Half Penny

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 1786 New Jersey copper variety where the horse on the obverse have its tongue protruding. This die characteristic, whether intentional or a die flaw, gives the variety its memorable name. The "Protruding Tongue" is popular among collectors for its distinctive and humorous appearance.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Popular variety due to distinctive feature.

Cross References

Maris 22-o; Whitman 4780

External References

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