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1000 Units - Nova Constellatio Pattern
1783 year| Silver | 17.48 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederation Period (1781-1789) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1783 |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.48 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#45669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend around Eye of Providence with several short and thirteen long emanating rays; a star is positioned between each of the long rays to produce a circle of thirteen stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOVA CONSTELLATIO
Edge
Twin olive leaf design
Interesting fact
The Nova Constellatio pattern coin from 1783 is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world. It was designed by Benjamin Franklin, who was a prominent figure in the American Enlightenment and a founding father of the United States. The coin features an image of a celestial globe with 13 stars, representing the original 13 colonies, and the inscription "Nova Constellatio" which means "New Constellation" in Latin. It is believed that only 30-40 of these coins were minted, making it an extremely rare and valuable piece of American numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1783 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Units - Nova Constellatio (Pattern) 1783 coin.
