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1787 NY 1/2P Excelsior - Indian/Arms Half Penny

Strike Type
1787 NY 1/2P Excelsior - Indian/Arms Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1787
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 States Coinage (1776-1788)
Designer
Unknown
Composition
Copper
Weight
8g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Description

The 1787 NY 1/2P Excelsior - Indian/Arms 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. Struck in copper, weighing 8 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #436.

Rarity Notes

Very rare muling.

Cross References

Whitman 5765

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