1797 United States Penny Token Value

A 1797 United States Penny Token. We catalogue this token from a documented example, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.

Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.

1797 United States Penny Token specifications

Series
United States Tokens
Denomination
United States Penny Token
Year
1797
Material
Copper

1797 United States Penny Token inscriptions & design

Obverse

THE THEATRE AT NEW YORK AMERICA

facade

Reverse

MAY COMMERCE FLOURISH

ship, dock, and cornucopiae

Measured 1797 United States Penny Token specimens

1 physically measured 1797 United States Penny Token example in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1797 United States Penny Token specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1797 United States Penny Token #126.657 g34 mm-Rulau.E.NY.892, Breen.1055, Whitman.9080

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.