Massachusetts Copper Coins (Unofficial)
Base
About This Coin
The Massachusetts Copper Coins (Unofficial) group of the Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820) series holds the pieces described below. Crosby describes two copper patterns dated 1776 for Massachusetts. One has a pine tree with 1d LM and MASSACHUSETTS STATE, and a seated Liberty with LIBERTY AND VIRTUE; he knew it as probably unique. The other, the so-called Janus copper, has three heads joined on one side and a seated GODDESS LIBERTY on the other; its only known example was found with plates engraved by Paul Revere, and Crosby thought both pieces were private ventures because no record of them exists.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(3)
1776 1/2 P Massachusetts - Janus Half Penny
1776 Massachusetts Half Penny - Indian
1776 Massachusetts Half Penny - Pine Tree
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