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1788 CT 1/2P Georgivs III Obverse Half Penny

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1788
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
7g
Diameter
28.5mm
Edge
Plain

Description

The 1788 CT 1/2P Georgivs III Obverse 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 7 grams, 28.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #45422.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. British/Connecticut die mulings are rare and important for understanding mint operations.

Cross References

Miller 1-D; Whitman 3137

External References

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