1783 Nova Constellatio 500 Units - Type 1
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Description
A 1783 Nova Constellatio silver pattern for 500 units, Type 1. This denomination falls between the Bit (100 units) and the Mark (1000 units) in Gouverneur Morris's proposed decimal system. The Type 1 designation distinguishes this die combination from the Type 2, with differences in design details. The 500-unit denomination has no traditional name like the Quint, Bit, or Mark.
Rarity Notes
Unique or nearly so. Extremely rare pattern coin.
Cross References
Crosby pattern; Whitman 1760
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