United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO”, 1783

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 1783
Ruler Confederation Period (1781–1789)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 7.1
Diameter (mm) 26.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United States (pre-federal and private/territorial). Issued in 1783. Struck in Copper. Measures 26.3 mm and weighs 7.1 g.

Obverse
Wreath with U S in center with lettering around the outside of wreath (Liberty Justice
1783)
Reverse
Pointed rays with an eye looking out in center (A New Constellation)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1783  — Large US; KM# EA6.2, Crosby 1-A 17%
1783  — Small US; KM# EA6.1, Crosby 2-B 100%

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