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1788 CT 1/2P Mailed Bust Left - CONNLC Half Penny

Strike Type
1788 CT 1/2P Mailed Bust Left - CONNLC Half Penny

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
7.5g
Diameter
28.5mm
Edge
Plain

Description

The 1788 CT 1/2P Mailed Bust Left - CONNLC 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 7.5 grams, 28.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #406.

Rarity Notes

Moderately scarce legend error variety.

Cross References

Miller 5-N; Whitman 3170

External References

Error Varieties

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