Illustrated history of the United States mint / with a complete description of American coinage, from the earliest period to the present time

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George Clinton Copper, 1787.

The George Clinton Copper has the bust of Governor Clinton facing right, with legend “GEORGE CLINTON.”

Reverse: The State arms of New York, and in the exergue, “1787 EXCELSIOR.” This last reverse is found also combined with the Liber Natus, which has an Indian standing, facing left, with tomahawk in the right hand and bow in the left, a bundle of arrows also at his back. Legend: “LIBER NATUS LIBERTATEM DEFENDO.” This latter obverse is also found combined with another reverse, as follows: An eagle stands upon a section of the globe. Legend: “NEO EBORACUS 1787 EXCELSIOR.”

PLATE VII.

George Clinton Copper. 1787. Kentucky Token. Immunis Columbia. 1787.

Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling. 1652. Chain Cent. 1793. Myddelton Token.

See description.

PLATE VIII.