1785 Nova Constellatio Copper. Crosby 1-B, W-1880. Rarity-4. CONSTELATIO, Blunt Rays. AU-50 (PCGS). 124.1 grains. Handsome ruddy-brown patina blankets both sides with golden-brown highlights in the protected areas around many of the design elements. Most features are boldly to sharply defined from a generally well centered strike, although the word NOVA and the date are a bit tight to the lower borders and a tad soft. A short scrape in the right obverse field and a couple of minor marks at the letter U in JUSTICIA are the only blemishes worthy of individual mention, and they are easily overlooked in hand. The often-seen reverse die break within the bottom of the wreath is well advanced here, and there is also considerable evidence of die rust within the rays on the obverse. Crosby 1-B is the only die marriage of the 1785-dated Nova Constellatio copper issue that corresponds to the Blunt Rays Guide Book</em> variety, and it shares its obverse with the 1783-dated Crosby 3-C die pairing. Choice for the assigned grade, and ideal for inclusion in either a type set or specialized variety collection. From our (Bowers and Merenas) Baltimore Auction of June 2007, lot 56. Collector envelope with attribution and provenance notes included. This coin was previously certified AU-58 BN by NGC; insert #2018904-002 is also included.
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