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1785 C Nova 1/2P Pointed Rays Half Penny

Strike Type
1785 C Nova 1/2P Pointed Rays Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1785
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 1785 Nova Constellatio copper halfpenny with pointed rays and the standard (large) date. This is the most commonly encountered 1785 Nova Constellatio variety. The pointed rays extend sharply from the central eye of providence, surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original states. The reverse features a wreath with the denomination.

Rarity Notes

Common for the series. The most available 1785 variety.

Cross References

Crosby 4-D; Whitman 1725

External References

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