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1795 1/2P Washington-Grate Large Buttons - LE - GW-49 Half Penny

Strike Type
1795 1/2P Washington-Grate Large Buttons - LE - GW-49 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

A 1795 Washington Grate halfpenny with large buttons and a lettered edge (LE), cataloged as GW-49. The lettered edge inscription distinguishes this from the reeded edge varieties. Lettered edge Grate halfpennies are considerably rarer than reeded edge examples. The GW-49 reference follows the Musante catalog numbering system for Washington pieces.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Lettered edge Grate halfpennies are the scarcest edge variety.

Cross References

Baker 29C; Musante GW-49; Whitman 10890

External References

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