1797 THEATRE AT NEW YORK Penny

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1797

Denomination

Colonials

Series

Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)

Designer

Benjamin Jacobs (dies), Peter Skidmore (struck in London)

Composition

Copper

Diameter

34mm

Edge

Lettered: WE PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE BEARER ONE PENNY

Auction Record

$40,250 • PR64 BN • 05-2008 • Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1797 THEATRE AT NEW YORK Penny is part of the Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820) series. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Auction record: $40,250 • PR64 BN • 05-2008 • Heritage Auctions. Struck in copper, 34 mm in diameter, with a lettered: we promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny edge.

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