"Copper" (Pine Tree), 1776
Massachusetts (1776 - 1788)
Obverse: Crude pine tree.
Lettering: MASSACHUSETTS STATE / 1d LM
Reverse: Goddess of Liberty, seated on a globe and holding a liberty cap and staff. A dog sits at her feet.
Lettering: LIBERTY AND VIRTUE 1776
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 56
Main data
Denomination: "Copper"
Nickname: Pine Tree
Value: 1
Currency: Unit
Year: 1776
Type: Pattern
Series: Massachusetts Unofficial Coppers
Minting
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Copper
Shape: Round
