Rare American coin from 1796 found at the back of a cupboard

This American half-cent coin, dated 1796, will be auctioned in Woolley & Wallis’ Salisbury auction rooms on January 22 with an estimate of £25,000-30,000.

The pure copper coin, which survives in its original mint condition, was discovered alongside others…

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