© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays”
1785 year| Copper | 7.91 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederation Period (1781-1789) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1785 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.91 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#74006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Pointed rays emanating from the Eye of Providence (all-seeing eye of God) surrounded by a circle (constellation) of thirteen stars representing the original 13 colonies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOVA CONSTELLATIO
Translation: New Constellation
Edge
Plain
Comment
The large and small date varieties can be distinguished by the presence (large date) or lack (small date) of dots (•) on either side of the date. Additional die varieties exist. Only 1785 dated coins use the script lettering for the US on the reverse; block lettering is found on 1783 and 1786 dated coins. 1785 dated coins with blunt rays on the obverse are KM#EA8.Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays” 1785 from United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) made of Copper weighing 7.91 g is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the United States was still a group of independent states, before the establishment of the federal government. The coin's design, featuring a unique combination of stars and rays, is a symbol of the new nation's aspirations for independence and unity.
