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APMEX offers a superb selection of Colonial Coins, Half Cents and Large Cents.
Colonial Coins were struck by the Massachusetts Colony, beginning with the "New England Coinage" of 1652. Oak, Pine and Willow Tree pieces were struck. The Mint was located in Boston and John Hull struck the first coins there. Coins were struck for Maryland, Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Vermont colonies. Important other varieties struck include Fugio Cents, Bar Cents, Nova Constellatio amd Woods coinages.
Called the "Little Sisters" by early US collectors, the Half Cent series is widely collected and an important denomination of early US coinage. Though considered an unusual and insignificant denomination today, the Half Cent was important during the day when working wages were $1 per 10-hour day. They were the smallest denomination of coins ever minted by the US Mints.
Large Cents are very widely collected in America. They are the link to our Founding Fathers and represent a beautiful series of coins. An important issue is the 1793 Large Cent. It was one of the first coins struck by the U.S. Mint, the 1793 Large Cents come in three types: the “Chain” Cent, the “Wreath” Cent and the “Liberty Cap” design. Large Cents were minted between 1793 and 1857.
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