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1785 C Nova 1/2P Pointed Rays - Small Date Half Penny

Strike Type
1785 C Nova 1/2P Pointed Rays - Small Date 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
6.5g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A 1785 Nova Constellatio copper halfpenny with pointed rays and a smaller date punch than the standard issue. The "Small Date" designation refers to the size of the numerals in the 1785 date, which are noticeably smaller than on the regular pointed rays variety. This die distinction is a standard classification criterion for the 1785 Nova Constellatio coppers.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Small Date variety.

Cross References

Crosby 5-E; Whitman 1730

External References

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