United States of America 1723 Philadelphia Pre-1776 Private and Regional Issues 1¢

Coin / United States of America / 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) / Pre-1776 Private and Regional Issues / 1723 / Philadelphia

This coin is a rare example from the series of "Pre-1776 Private and Regional Issues," specifically minted in Philadelphia in the year 1723. It is a one-cent denomination piece, made from Bath Metal, a mixture commonly used for various colonial coinages. The coin features a diameter of approximately 26.4 mm. Due to its age and the historical context of its issuance, this coin holds significant value for collectors of colonial American coins. Its status as a private or regional issue also adds to its rarity, making it a sought-after item among numismatists. The coin currently has no specified weight, and dimensions such as width and height are also not listed, which may be typical for older coins whose specifications were not standardized. Noteworthy is the absence of a mint mark, indicating it was produced at the main Philadelphia Mint. The coin represents a piece of America’s colonial history, reflecting the economic conditions and currency practices of the time. Given that the mintage is recorded as zero, this could indicate that it was either very limited or perhaps not accounted for in typical mintage records, further enhancing its intrigue. Collectors specializing in early American coinage would likely consider this piece an invaluable addition to their collection, both for its historical significance and potential numismatic value.