1785 Nova Constellatio Copper. Crosby 5-E, W-1915. Large US, Pointed Rays--Double Struck--VF-25 (PCGS).116.6 grains. An unusual and eye-catching error on this popular issue. Nice smooth medium brown with excellent eye appeal. The initial strike was well centered, while the second strike was a bit more than 50% off-center to roughly 2:00. The date on the initial strike is mostly lost to wear, while 178 of the second date remains visible. The second US is about half present and the portion on the planchet is quite bold. The reverse is significantly bolder, with both strikes showing excellent detail. Some minor marks consistent with the grade are present, and a glass will find some worn pinscratches in non-focal areas of the reverse. For as important as the Nova Constellatio series is, it remains undercollected. Errors like this, while not unheard of, are very rare.<p><p>From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.
