United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 5 Units - Nova Constellatio, 1783

Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
Currency Dollar
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 5 Units = ½ Cent
Year 1783
Ruler Confederation Period (1781–1789)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.87
Diameter (mm) 24.35
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Units = ½ Cent from United States (pre-federal and private/territorial). Issued in 1783. Struck in Copper. Measures 24.35 mm and weighs 4.87 g.

Obverse
Wreath with value and "US" inside. Legend around.
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. Three petal rosette below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1783  1

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