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.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1797 United States Penny Token #1 | 26.657 g | 34 mm | - | Rulau.E.NY.892, Breen.1055, Whitman.9080 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.