½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO”
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) · 1783 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1783 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Composition | Copper |
| Gross weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Benjamin Dudley |
| Type | Merchant tokens |
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Design
Obverse
Wreath with U S in center with lettering around the outside of wreath
Reverse
Pointed rays with an eye looking out in center
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper and weighs 7.1 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO” made of silver or gold?
No — the ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO” is copper, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO” minted?
The ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO” was issued 1783.
Who designed the ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO”?
The ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO” was designed by Benjamin Dudley.
How big is a ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO”?
It weighs 7.1 g and measures 26.3 mm across (copper).
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