This coin represents a unique specimen within the Patterns & Trial Coins series of United States currency. Minted in 1759, it holds historical significance due to its age, though it includes some unusual characteristics that distinguish it from traditional coins. The coin has no mint mark, and its minting location is listed as unknown, which could indicate its status as a trial piece that was never intended for general circulation. The denomination remains unspecified, categorized under "Other / Varied," highlighting its role in experimental or pattern coinage rather than as a regular monetary unit. Physical measurements such as width, height, diameter, and weight are recorded as zero, suggesting that this information is either not applicable or not available, further emphasizing the coin’s unique, non-standard nature. Additionally, it shows "No Date on Coin," which aligns with its classification as a trial piece. Produced via a mint strike, the coin retains the artistic and design integrity expected from U.S. coinage of that period, though it lacks any defined currency amount or standard mintage figures, indicating that it may not have been mass-produced. Overall, this coin is a fascinating artifact from the United States' historical attempts at developing its currency, representing a period rich with experimentation and innovation in coin design. Its rarity and characteristics may appeal to collectors interested in colonial or pre-Revolutionary War economics or those focusing specifically on trial and pattern coins.
currency | USD |
currency-amount | 0 |
diameter | 0 |
height | 0 |
mint-mark | None |
mintage | 0 |
type | Coins |
weight | 0 |
width | 0 |
year-display | 1759 |
year-type | No Date on Coin |