Coin
CultureColonial American
Date1787
MediumCopper
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
InscribedOn front: "MASSACHUSETS/1787". On the back: "COMMON/WEALTH".
Credit LineGift of Mr. John L. Roper, II
Object number69.89.17
Not on view
DescriptionMassachusetts half penny. Ryder 5-A. Used in Colonial America. Eagle on the front. Indian (?) on the back.
