1783 Nova Constellatio Copper. Crosby 3-C, W-1875. Rarity-3. CONSTELATIO, Blunt Rays. AU-58 (PCGS). 104.6 grains. Exceptional near-Mint quality for this conditionally challenging die marriage, both sides are hard and satiny in texture with a predominantly smooth appearance in hand. Intermingled blushes of olive-brown are noted, although it is more vivid autumn-brown that dominates on both sides. Well centered in strike with all major design elements bold and the all-seeing eye uncommonly sharp, it is difficult for us to imagine a more inviting Cosby 3-C at the assigned grade level. Although Crosby 1-A is scarcer in an absolute sense, this is still a difficulty variety to locate in the finer circulated and all Mint State grades. An exceptional type coin worthy of the strongest bids. Acquired from Richard Gross, May 6, 2006. Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included.