Copper cent of Massachusetts, Boston, 1787. 2011.21.26

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2011.21.26

Physical Description

  • Authenticity: Counterfeit
  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.511
    • Diameter (in mm): 23
  • Shape: Round

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1787

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1787
  • Denomination: cent
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Copper

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: COMMON ★ / WEALTH
    • Type: Native American standing left, holding bow and arrow

  • Reverse

    • Legend: MASSACHUSETTS. | CENT [on shield] | 1787
    • Type: Eagle with shield, holding olive branch and arrows

  • Edge

    • Description: Plain

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2011.21.26
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Massachusetts--copper

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States