Cent, 1787, "Horned Eagle" (die break)
Massachusetts (1776 - 1788)
Obverse: Depicts an Indian holding a bow and arrow.
Lettering: COMMON * WEALTH
Reverse: Eagle with shield.
Lettering: MASSACHUSETTS. 1787 / CENT
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: 57
Main data
Denomination: Cent
Value: 1
Currency: Unit
Year: 1787
Variety: "Horned Eagle" (die break)
Type: Regular
Series: Massachusetts Authorized Issues
Minting
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Copper
Shape: Round
