United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Blunt Rays, CONSTELATIO”, 1783
Information
Country
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1783
Ruler
Confederation Period
(1781–1789)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
6.9
Diameter (mm)
26.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United States (pre-federal and private/territorial). Issued in 1783. Struck in Copper. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 6.9 g.
- Obverse
- U·S surrounded by a wreath. The coin was most likely struck in 1785-86.
- Reverse
- An eye surrounded by rays and stars.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1783 | — |
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