© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Units - Nova Constellatio Pattern
1783 year| Copper | 4.87 g | 24.35 mm |
| Issuer | United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederation Period (1781-1789) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1783 |
| Value | 5 Units = ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.87 g |
| Diameter | 24.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#197476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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. Three petal rosette below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOVA • CONSTELLATIO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Units - Nova Constellatio (Pattern) 1783 coin is that it was designed by Benjamin Franklin, who was a founding father of the United States and a prominent figure in the Enlightenment. The coin features an image of a celestial globe with 13 stars, representing the original 13 colonies, and the Latin phrase "Nova Constellatio" meaning "New Constellation." This coin was minted in 1783, just a few years after the United States declared independence from Great Britain, and it represents a unique piece of American history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1783 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Units - Nova Constellatio (Pattern) 1783 coin.