Description: This is a very rare 1787 Connecticut Copper coin with a Draped Bust design, making it a coveted piece of US colonial history. Its age of 237 years adds to its uniqueness and makes it a must-have for any serious collector. The coin is made of high-quality copper and has circulated in the past, making it a true piece of history. The 1787 CT copper coin is a half penny. The 1787 copper coin is also known as the Fugio cent or Franklin cent, and is made of copper and weighs 0.36 ounces (10 grams). Some say that Benjamin Franklin designed the coin The 1787 Connecticut copper coin with a draped bust left is the only mailed coin of full weight from 1787, and it is likely rare because it was produced in limited quantities. The coin may have been created to differentiate the newer heavier coppers from the lighter mailed bust coppers of 1785-1786. One die was reused, and the other was hand engraved, and these dies were not part of the regular die production process. This coin represents a time when the United States was still in its infancy and struggling to establish itself as a nation. Its design and composition are testaments to the skill and ingenuity of early American coin makers. This coin is Uncertified, but its authenticity is not in question. Add this rare piece of US colonial history to your collection today.
Price: 850 USD
Location: Wells, Maine
End Time: 2024-12-23T19:28:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Copper
Seller Warranty: No
Color: BN
Strike Type: Business
Certification: Uncertified
Brand: United States
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: Half Penny
Coin: Draped Bust
Type: Colonial
Year: 1787
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Variety: Draped Bust Left
