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1795 1/2P Washington - Grate Small Buttons - RE Half Penny

Strike Type
1795 1/2P Washington - Grate Small Buttons - RE 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
Reeded

Description

A 1795 Washington Grate halfpenny with the "Small Buttons" obverse variety and reeded edge (RE). The smaller buttons on Washington's coat distinguish this from the large button variety. The buttons are one of the primary diagnostic features used to classify Grate halfpenny die varieties. The reverse retains the distinctive fireplace grate design common to all varieties in this series.

Rarity Notes

Moderately scarce. Small buttons are slightly scarcer than large buttons.

Cross References

Baker 29B; Musante GW-49; Whitman 10885

External References

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