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1795 Liberty & Security - London Edge Half Penny

Strike Type
1795 Liberty & Security - London Edge Half Penny

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 (London)

Description

A 1795 Washington Liberty & Security halfpenny with an edge inscription referencing London. The London edge inscription identifies this as having been distributed through or associated with London merchants. The obverse shows Washington's bust with LIBERTY AND SECURITY legend, and the reverse features a heraldic design. The London edge is one of three distinct edge varieties for this halfpenny type.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The London edge is moderately rare within the series.

Cross References

Baker 31D; Musante GW-44; Whitman 10840

External References

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