1787 Half Cent - Massachusetts - Post-1776

Country United States - Pre-Federal (Massachusetts)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1787 (1787-1788)
Value: Half cent (0.005)
Currency: Pound
Grade: AU53/AU58 (Cleaned)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 4.8 g
Diameter: 24 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 19

Obverse:
American Indian standing left, with a bow in right hand and arrow in left hand, looking at star.

Lettering: COMMON WEALTH

Reverse:
Eagle with shield holding olive branch and arrows facing left with "HALF CENT" across shield.

Lettering:
MASSACHUSETTS

1787

Edge:
Smooth.

Riferimento : KM# 19

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collezione : US Colonial Issues, Tokens USA & North America (1616-date)