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1783 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large U.S., Crosby 1-A, W-1860, R.4, MS62 Brown NGC....
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1783 Nova Constellatio Copper, MS62 Brown
Crosby 1-A, Pointed Rays, Large U.S.
1783 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large U.S.,
Crosby 1-A, W-1860, R.4, MS62 Brown NGC. The obverse die was
damaged prior to this coin being struck, with two separate areas
that show curved dentils through the stars and rays. This may have
been caused when the reverse die loosened and partially tilted at
an angle in the coining press and was struck into the obverse die.
Although technically this type of damage would be considered die
clashing, this is not the usual form seen. Taking first the area of
die clashing below ATIO, in this instance there is a clear round
rim with dentils reaching toward the letters, with a small portion
continuing into the O of CONSTELLATIO. The dentils are shaped like
pickets in a fence, straight sided and well separated from each
other. On the other die clashing located below NSTEL the raised die
marks have the appearance of normal dentils seen on the present
coin, rounded hills that are much closer together, matching the
reverse dentils on the present coin.An extraordinary coin for the specialist that boasts glossy, rich brown surfaces graced by luster in the fields. The strike is sharp enough to show all the peripheral lettering and devices, although weakness is found on the reverse wreath and the eyeball at the very center of the obverse. Clean surfaces for the grade, as no abrasions detract from the fields or devices. Furthermore, there are no significant spots or areas of heavy corrosion, both frequently encountered on these early copper coins. For identification minor dark traces of patina are found through NOVA. A trivial planchet flaw extends off the lower right serif of the second T of JUSTITIA. An impressive coin for the specialist that is worthy of the finest collection. Listed on page 24 of the 2026 Guide Book.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2006), lot 50.
From The Alamo Collection of U.S. Colonial Issues.
Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 45401, Base PCGS# 804)
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Auction Info
2026 April 29 - May 2 CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction #1393 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2026
29th-2nd
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