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1783 C Nova 1/2P Pointed Rays - Large US Half Penny

Strike Type
1783 C Nova 1/2P Pointed Rays - Large US Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1783
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)
Designer
Unknown
Composition
Copper
Weight
7g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A 1783 Nova Constellatio copper halfpenny with pointed rays emanating from the central eye of providence and "Large US" lettering (larger UNITED STATES letters on the reverse). CONSTELLATIO NOVA (abbreviated "C Nova" in the title) refers to the "New Constellation" design featuring an eye surrounded by thirteen stars and rays. The pointed rays variety has sharper, more defined rays compared to the blunt rays type.

Rarity Notes

Moderately scarce. Large US lettering variety.

Cross References

Crosby 1-A; Whitman 1700

External References

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