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1/2 Penny - Nova Constellatio "Pointed Rays, CONSTELLATIO"
| Issuer | United States (pre-federal and private territorial) |
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| Year | 1783 |
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| Engraver(s) | Benjamin Dudley |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central device is a prominent all-seeing eye in high relief, from which radiate numerous pointed rays extending to the inner border, alternating between bold elongated rays and finer thin rays, giving a distinctive starred sunburst effect. Thirteen six-petaled stars are evenly interspersed among the rays around the periphery, symbolizing the original thirteen states. The circular legend NOVA CONSTELLATIO reads around the border, with NOVA at the base and CONSTELLATIO arcing across the upper field. The design is bold and emblematic, evoking the aspirations of the newly formed United States. |
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| Mint | Philadelphia |
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