United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays”, 1785

Obverse Reverse

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 1785
Ruler Confederation Period (1781–1789)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 7.91
Diameter (mm) 26.5
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United States (pre-federal and private/territorial). Issued in 1785. Struck in Copper. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 7.91 g.

Obverse
Wreath around the initials US in script font and surrounded by a legend. (Liberty and Justice)
Reverse
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. (New Constellation)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1785  — Large Date 94%
1785  — Small Date 6%

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