The 13 stars stand for the first 13 states
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there are 13 stars in the starburst above the Eagle.
For the same reason that most coins and bills have 13 stars - to represent the original 13 colonies. That's not true of all coins, though - the Sacajawea dollar has 17 stars, for the 17 states in existence at the time she guided Lewis and Clark.
The 13 stars on the 1884 silver dollar represent the original 13 colonies of the United States. This design was meant to symbolize the unity and history of the nation.
The 13 stars on the Great Seal of the United States represent the original 13 colonies that formed the nation. They symbolize unity and independence among the states.
The only "penny" that had stars on it is called a Large Cent and was minted from 1808 through 1857. It had 13 stars not 15. The half cent, minted from 1809 through 1857 also had 13 stars on it. No other U.S. cent had stars on it.
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1807 u s penny with 13 stars have written on reverse side cent one
Indian Head pennies were made from 1859 thru 1909.
The 13 stars stand for the 13 colonies
Richard Coke was born on 1829-03-13.
Thomas Ballantyne was born on 1829-08-13.
yes there are tons of stars tat are 13
Penny Cook was born on 1957-07-13.
Penny Lane was created on 1967-02-13.
Penny Sparkle was created on 2010-09-13.