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Message:: [QUOTE="Jim K, post: 2932750, member: 91282"]‘Not a U.S. coin (there were no U.S. coins until 1793 and none with a figure of Washington until 1932). You have a medal from the “Washington & Independence Series” struck in about 1820 by James Kean of Philadelphia. The piece is copper and is 28.2 mm in size and weighs 120 grains. The obverse shows a laureate and mantled bust of Washington facing left. The legend, “Washington and Independence”, is around. The reverse imitates the reverse of a U.S. cent with ONE CENT within an olive wreath with a bow at the bottom. Around, UNITY STATES OF AMERICA (the wording was used to avoid the charge of counterfeiting). 1/100 below, plain edge. Value depends on condition. Approximate range: $60 – $500. Note that modern copies exist. These are worthless. Thanks for the info. The above is what I found on "coinsite.com". Yes, the US mint started in 1793, and is celebrating its 225th anniversary. I always thought this one was minted in the colonies, as several private jewelers and silversmiths were printing coins. Good to know that it was actually made in 1820.[/QUOTE]