C Nova 1-2P Pointed Rays 1785

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Attributes of Coins

RegionUSA
Denomination½ Penny
Krause numberN# 74006
MetalCopper
thickness1.5 mm
diameter26.5 mm
weight7.91 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
Wreath around the initials US in script font and surrounded by a legend.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAS ET JUSTITIA • 1785 •
Translation:
Liberty and Justice
Reverse:
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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.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
NOVA CONSTELLATIO
Translation:
New Constellation
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