½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO” , United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
1783
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Wreath with U S in center with lettering around the outside of wreath
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAS JUSTITIA 1783
Translation:
Liberty Justice 1783
Reverse
Description:
Pointed rays with an eye looking out in center
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
NOVA CONSTELLAITIO
Translation:
A New Constellation
Engravers:
Benjamin Dudley
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Categories
Issuer Hierarchy
Year1783
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