½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays”
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) · 1785 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1785 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Composition | Copper |
| Gross weight | 7.91 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Shape | Round |
| Type | Merchant tokens |
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Design
Obverse
Wreath around the initials US in script font and surrounded by a legend.
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.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper and weighs 7.91 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” made of silver or gold?
No — the ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays” 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” minted?
The ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays” was issued 1785.
How big is a ½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Pointed Rays”?
It weighs 7.91 g and measures 26.5 mm across and 1.5 mm thick (copper).
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