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1795 1/2 P North Wales - Lettered Edge Half Penny

Strike Type
1795 1/2 P North Wales - Lettered Edge Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1795
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Unknown
Composition
Copper
Weight
9g
Diameter
29mm
Edge
Lettered

Description

The 1795 1/2 P North Wales - Lettered Edge Half Penny is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Washington Pieces (1783-1800) 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 grams, 29 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #773.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Lettered edge North Wales halfpennies are scarcer than plain edge.

Cross References

Baker 34C; Musante GW-54; Whitman 10960

External References

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