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1794 Franklin Press Half Penny Token - Diagonally Reeded Edge

Strike Type
1794 Franklin Press Half Penny Token - Diagonally Reeded Edge

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
Diagonally reeded

Description

The 1794 Franklin Press Half Penny Token - Diagonally Reeded Edge 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 diagonally reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #45429.

Rarity Notes

Scarce edge variety.

Cross References

Whitman 8360

External References

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