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1794 Franklin Press Half Penny Token

Strike Type
1794 Franklin Press Half Penny Token

Coin Details

Year
1794
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)
Designer
Unknown (British manufacture)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.5g
Diameter
29mm
Edge
Lettered

Description

The 1794 Franklin Press Half Penny Token is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820) series. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Struck in copper, weighing 9.5 grams, 29 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #630.

Rarity Notes

Common for the type.

Cross References

Whitman 8350; Breen 1090

External References

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