Copper 1/2 cent, United States, 1796. 2011.21.47

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2011.21.47

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6
    • Diameter (in mm): 23

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date: 1796

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1796
  • Denomination: 1/2 cent
  • Manufacture: Cast
  • Material: Copper

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: LIBERTY/ 17986
    • Type: Bust of Liberty r.; cap on pole behined shoulder on l.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/ 1/200/ within wreath: HALF/ CENT
    • Type: Wreath.

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2011.21.47
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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