½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays”, United States

Main information

Country:
United States
Years of Minting:
1785
Period:
Confederation Period (1781-1789)
Coin Type:
Token
Edge:
Plain
Shape:
Round
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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Pointed rays emanating from the Eye of Providence (all-seeing eye of God) surrounded by a circle (constellation) of thirteen stars representing the original 13 colonies.

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Obverse

Description:

Wreath around the initials US in script font and surrounded by a legend.

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Edge

Description:

Plain

Obverse:

LIBERTAS ET JUSTITIA • 1785 •

Reverse:

NOVA CONSTELLATIO

Composition

Copper

Size

Weight:7.91 g
Diameter:26.5 mm
Thickness:1.5 mm
Edge:Plain

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½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays”, United States

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