Collectible coins encompass a variety of items that are prized for their historical significance, rarity, and condition. In the context of the United States, collectible coins include those minted post-1776 when the nation gained independence. The 1 and 2 pence (Half Penny) coins, although not commonly associated with U.S. coinage, reflect a part of the broader historical narrative of currency during the formative years of the republic, particularly as economic systems evolved following the ratification of the Constitution in 1788. These coins serve as tangible links to early American history, representing the complexity of monetary use and colonization influences on U.S. coinage.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
United States of America 1788 N/A Post-1776 States Coinage 1/2P 1/2p (Half Penny) Post-1776 States Coinage 1788 N/A
United States of America 1788 Philadelphia Post-1776 States Coinage 1/2P 1/2p (Half Penny) Post-1776 States Coinage 1788 Philadelphia