112/13/D3

Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTENSIUM RES PUBLICA" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1985.35
Mintage
1786
Dimensions
Overall
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1985.35.1
Context
Produced in Rupert, VT in 1786.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Obverse: "VERMONTENSIUM. RES. PUBLICA." The sun is risingin the background. The foreground is a rural scene described fully on the worksheet. Reverse: "STELLA. QUARTA. DECIMA." A small circle with an eye in its center is surrounded by 13 single pointed rays.
Acquisition
1986.29
Mintage
1786
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1986.29.1
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTS RES PUBLICA" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1785
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.1
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1785.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTIS RES PUBLICA 1785" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1785
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.2
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermontin 1785.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTENSIUM RES PUBLICA 1786" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1786
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.3
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1786
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent knows peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTENSIUM RES PUBLICA 1786" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1786
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.4
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1786
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTENSIUM RES PUBLICA 1786" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1786
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.5
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1786.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a left-facing bust of a Roman figure resembling George II of England, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The date 1786 is at the bottom center.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1786
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.6
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1786.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
1786 Vermont Bust Left, R/R-11 or Bressett 9-H.

Obverse: Bust facing left. VERMON: AUCTORI
Reverse: Female (Liberty) seated, staff in her left hand and olive (?) branch in the right; straight line over the top of the date. INDE: :: ETLIB: 1786
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1786
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.7
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Britannia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "BRITANNIA" rings the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.8
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1787.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1787" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.9
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1787.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.10
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI GIV" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 88" ring the edge. The coin is overstruck onto another coin, with portions of the previous striking visible on the lower face and lower reverse. The inscription and the center image are very misaligned on the reverse.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.11
Context
Produced in Newburgh, NY for use in Vermont, 1788
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.12
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.13
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.14
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.15
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.16
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.17
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.18
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.19
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.20
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words "INDE ET LIB 1788" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.21
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTIS RES PUBLICA" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1987.36
Mintage
1785
Dimensions
Overall
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1987.36.1
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in in 1785
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMONT AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words, "INDE ET LIB" ring the edge. The year 1788 is at the center bottom.
Acquisition
1987.36
Mintage
1788
Dimensions
Overall
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1987.36.2
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "GEORGIVS III REX" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words, "INDE ET LIB" ring the edge. The figure is rubbed nearly smooth.
Acquisition
1987.36
Mintage
1788
Dimensions
Overall
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1987.36.3
Context
Produced in Newburgh, NY in 1788
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a left-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMONT AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words, "INDE ET LIB" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1989.73
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1989.73.1
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1787.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMONT AUCTORI" ring the edge. A flaw in the coin makes it appear as if the bust is wearing a sweatband or blindfold. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words, "INDE ET LIB" ring the edge. The date 1787 is at the center bottom.
Acquisition
1989.73
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1989.73.2
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1787.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMONT AUCTORI" ring the edge. A flaw in the coin mast it appear as if the bust is wearing a sweatband or blindfold. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words, "INDE ET LIB GEORGIVS" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1989.73
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1989.73.3
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. The coin is struck very off center. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, standing near a pedestal or frame. She is holding a balance scale in her left hand, has a large bow across her torso, and has a pike or flag pole with a liberty cap on the top. The words, "IMMUNE COLUMBIA" ring the edge. The date 1785 is at the bottom center.
Acquisition
1990.22
Mintage
1785
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1990.22.1
Context
Produced in Newburgh, NY in 1785. This coin is considered a numismatic mule since the face and reverse are not a set.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The date 1786 is at the bottom center.
Acquisition
1990.22
Mintage
Harmon, Reuben
Designer or Engraver
1786
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1990.22.2
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1786.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The date 1788 is at the bottom center.
Acquisition
1990.22
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1990.22.3
Context
Produced in Newburgh, NY for use in Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The upper half of the date 1787 is at the bottom center.
Acquisition
1990.22
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1990.22.4
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1787
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The date 1788 is at the center bottom.
Acquisition
1990.22
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1990.22.5
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMONT AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words, "INDE ET LIB" ring the edge. The face side has rubbed smooth, losing fine detail, and the reverse has rubbed almost completely smooth, with only the vague outline of Columbia left.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1a
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1787.
Web Links and URLs
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The design is completely rubbed smooth. The date 1787 is at the center bottom.

The coin is over struck on an Irish halfpenny, which is still clearly visible through the Vermont pattern. The face was struck over a design of a harp beneath a crown.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1aa
Context
Made in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Web Links and URLs
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTIS RES PUBLICA" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1785
Dimensions
Overall
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1b
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1785.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The date 1787 is at the bottom center.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1c
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in in 1787.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTENSIUM RES PUBLICA 1786" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1786
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1cc
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1786.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The face has childlike features, but has been rubbed so smooth, only the outline is visible. The words "VERMONT AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The Columbia side of the coin has been rubbed almost completely smooth.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1786
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1d
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The date 1788 is at the bottom center.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1dd
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The bust is so rubbed smooth that it is hardly visible. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. The O in "Vermon" is mis-struck, overlapping the M slightly. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1e
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1g
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. A line runs down the center of the coin where the striking die had broken. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1gg
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. It is rubbed almost completely smooth, and Columbia is only visible because of a color change.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1h
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1787.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. The face is nearly rubbed smooth, but the lettering is very crisp. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The center is pocked and rubbed nearly smooth, but the lettering remains crisp. The date 1788 is at the bottom center.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1hh
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The surface of the coin is unusual, indicating that it may be cast, overstruck, or doublestruck.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1i
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1787.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The date 1787 is at the center bottom. The coin is overstruck on a 1785 Nova Constallatio coin, making it appear as if there is a strap over the bust's mouth and an eye on Columbia's stomach.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1jj
Context
Made in Rupert, Vermont in 1785, and remade in Rupert, Vermont in 1787.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. The coin is struck very off center. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, standing near a pedestal or frame. She is holding a balance scale in her left hand, has a large bow across her torso, and has a pike or flag pole with a liberty cap on the top. The words, "IMMUNE COLUMBIA" ring the edge. The date 1785 is at the bottom center.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1785
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1k
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1785.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The date 1788 is at center bottom. Both sides are rubbed nearly smooth.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1kk
Context
Made in Rupert, Vermont in 1788
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTIS RES PUBLICA" ring the edge. Both sides are extremely mottled.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1785
Dimensions
Overall
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1nn
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1785.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTENSIUM RES PUBLICA" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1786
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1q
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1786.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The design has been overstruck on a Nova Constallatio coin and has a hole in the center.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1787
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1u
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1787.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. Both sides are rubbed almost completely smooth.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1v
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The date 1788 is at the center bottom.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1x
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The date 1788 is at the bottom center.
Acquisition
1902.1
Mintage
1788
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1902.1.1y
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1788.
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a radiating eye on one side and a pictorial scene on the other. The eye side shows a detailed human eye with 13 rays emitting from it in every direction. Between each ray is a 6-petaled flower (13 in total). The words, "STELLA QUARTA DECIMA" ring the edge. The reverse shows a scene of a plow in a field with a line of hills and trees on the horizon. A sun with two eyes and a prominent nose peeks over the horizon. The words "VERMONTS RES PUBLICA 1785" ring the edge.
Acquisition
1991.14
Mintage
1785
Dimensions
Overall
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1991.14.22
Context
Produced in Rupert, Vermont in 1785
Coin
Name/Title
Coin
Lexicon
Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMONT AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The words, "INDE ET LIB" ring the edge. The year 1787 is a the bottom center.
Acquisition
1971.1
Mintage
1787
Dimensions
Overall
Composition
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1971.1.1
Context
Produced in Rupert, VT in 1787
Flag
Name/Title
Flag
Description
Small green and blue flag with white stars that says, "Green Mountain Boys / 1776-1976"
Acquisition
1996.12
Relationships
US Bicentennial Celebration
Event
Dimensions
Materials
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1996.12.6

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