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	Section 11: After the Revolution Previous Section | Main Menu | Next Section The break with England allowed for a fresh start on American coinage. Many new coins issued both by states and private producers appeared before the turn of the century. This Nova Constellatio cent was probably struck in England An ad on a coin   The Washington grate cent and the Liberty & Security halfpenny The word “cent” appeared first on this Massachusetts coin Washington grate cent Liberty & Security halfpenny   The Fugio cent of 1787 was the first coin authorized by Congress The Fugio cent was based on the design of this coin   These coins are from the first U.S. Mint Copper cent Copper half-cent Silver disme Silver half disme Silver dollar Silver half-dollar Silver quarter-dollar Gold eagle, $10 Gold half eagle, $5 Gold quarter eagle, $2.50       This coin may have been Washington’s fork “Washington silver” half disme