1787 Nova Ebor Seated LF Copper PCGS VF20 OGH

1787 Nova Ebor Seated LF Copper PCGS VF20 OGH

A historic and sought-after early American colonial issue, this 1787 Nova Eborac copper features the iconic "Seated Left" design, believed to have been inspired by contemporary British halfpenny motifs. Struck for the state of New York shortly after independence, the name “Nova Eborac” is the Latinized form of “New York,” emphasizing the state’s ambition and identity in the post-Revolutionary period.

Graded PCGS VF20 and housed in a desirable Old Green Holder (OGH), this example shows strong detail for the grade, with a pleasing, even brown patina and clear legends. The seated Liberty figure and reverse heraldic eagle remain well defined, offering a fantastic blend of eye appeal and historical significance. These early state coinage issues are prized by colonial collectors and early copper specialists alike—don’t miss this solid, problem-free representative of New York’s numismatic heritage.