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1795 Liberty & Security - Birmingham Edge Half Penny

Strike Type
1795 Colonials coin

Coin Details

Year
1795
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Unknown (struck in Birmingham, England)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.5g
Diameter
29mm
Edge
Lettered (Birmingham)

Description

The 1795 Liberty & Security - Birmingham Edge Half Penny is 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 in copper, weighing 9.5 grams, 29 mm in diameter, with a lettered (birmingham) edge. Cataloged as PCGS #758.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The Birmingham edge identifies the manufacturing origin.

Cross References

Baker 31C; Musante GW-43; Whitman 10830

External References

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