1786 VT 1/2P Bust Left Half Penny
Strike Type
Coin Details
Description
A 1786 Vermont copper featuring a mature bust facing left on the obverse with the legend AUCTORITATE VERMONTENSIUM. This marked a significant design change from the landscape obverse of the 1785 issues to a portrait-style obverse similar to Connecticut coppers. The reverse shows a seated Liberty with INDE ET LIB legend. The bust left orientation was the standard type for 1786 Vermont coppers.
Rarity Notes
Moderately scarce. The standard bust type for 1786 Vermont coppers.
Cross References
RR-9; Whitman 2230
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