½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Blunt Rays, CONSTELATIO” , United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
1783
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
U·S surrounded by a wreath. The coin was most likely struck in 1785-86.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
U·S LIBERTAS JUSTITIA ·1783·
Reverse
Description:
An eye surrounded by rays and stars.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
NOVA · CONSTELATIO
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Year1783
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