coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1/2 P \ Virginia Halfpennies \ 1773
Virginia Halfpennies were colonial coins struck in 1773, specifically for use in Virginia. These coins were minted as a response to the shortage of small change in the American colonies and were produced in denominations of halfpenny and one penny. The Virginia Halfpennies feature designs that typically include the colonial seal and motifs representative of the region. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and their role in early American currency. They are considered a key piece in the numismatic study of colonial coinage in the United States.
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1773 1/2 P Virginia Period After GEORGIVS BN | 1/2 P | Virginia Halfpennies | 1773 |