1787 Nova Eborac Half Penny - New York

Country: United States -
Pre-Federal (New York)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1787
Currency: Pound
Composition: Copper
Grade: F/VG
Weight: 8.3 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 10

Obverse:
Mailed bust right and wearing laureal wreath with the legend NOVA EBORAC (New York).

Lettering: [trèfle] NOVA [trèfle] EBORAC [trèfle]

Reverse:
Seated figure holding sprig/branch in one hand and a liberty pole with Phrygian cap in the other; with a shield below to the left (similar to Britannia); VIRT. ET LIB. (Virtue and Liberty) and the date 1787

Lettering: [trèfle] VIRT ET LIB [trèfle] / 1787

Edge: Smooth

Riferimento : W# 5755; KM# 10

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

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