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- 1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, 12 Stars XF45 NGC. W-1920, Unique. 99.8 grains. This unique Nova Constellatio copper, produced on a cast flan, has just 12 stars on the obverse. Eric P. Newman discussed this piece in "New Thoughts on the Nova Constellatio Private Copper Coinage," his presentation at the 1995 Coinage of the Americas Conference in New York City. The article appeared in the 1996 compilation Coinage of the American Confederation Period, edited by Philip M. Mossman, and is reprinted in the current catalog: {blockquote}"The counterfeit 1785 Nova Constellatio is much cruder than the 1786 pieces. The 1785 counterfeit maximizes errors by omitting the E in LIBRTAS, by having only 12 sets of rays and 12 stars, by the leaf stem joinders pointing counterclockwise instead of clockwise and by having two stops after the word CONSTELLATIO and before the word NOVA. Its style indicates American manufacture."{/blockquote} The cast flan has its edge filed, and this piece could easily be mistaken for an electrotype, except for two critical factors. First, if it is an electrotype, what was it made from? As a unique piece, there is nothing currently known that could have been copied. Second, there is no indication of lead or other filling shining through the surface pits or worn high points. Clearly, the planchet is entirely composed of copper. The design elements are a trifle weak, and the olive-brown surfaces show microscopic granularity. Delicate steel-blue overtones appear on both sides. Ex: Ben Douglas (Washington, D.C.); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $7050.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, 12 Stars XF45 NGC. W-1920, Unique. 99.8 grains. This unique Nova Constellatio copper, produced on a cast flan, has just 12 stars on the obverse. Eric P. Newman discussed this piece in "New Thoughts on the Nova Constellatio Private Copper Coinage," his presentation at the 1995 Coinage of the Americas Conference in New York City. The article appeared in the 1996 compilation Coinage of the American Confederation Period, edited by Philip M. Mossman, and is reprinted in the current catalog: {blockquote}"The counterfeit 1785 Nova Constellatio is much cruder than the 1786 pieces. The 1785 counterfeit maximizes errors by omitting the E in LIBRTAS, by having only 12 sets of rays and 12 stars, by the leaf stem joinders pointing counterclockwise instead of clockwise and by having two stops after the word CONSTELLATIO and before the word NOVA. Its style indicates American manufacture."{/blockquote} The cast flan has its edge filed, and this piece could easily be mistaken for an electrotype, except for two critical factors. First, if it is an electrotype, what was it made from? As a unique piece, there is nothing currently known that could have been copied. Second, there is no indication of lead or other filling shining through the surface pits or worn high points. Clearly, the planchet is entirely composed of copper. The design elements are a trifle weak, and the olive-brown surfaces show microscopic granularity. Delicate steel-blue overtones appear on both sides. Ex: Ben Douglas (Washington, D.C.); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $7050.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large Date AU58 NGC. CAC. Crosby 5-E, W-1915, High R.4. 128.0 grains. This lovely light brown example displays splashes of deeper toning, especially on the reverse. A linear depression at the lower right obverse is the only imperfection on this appealing copper. The strike is a trifle soft. Imperfectly centered with partial obverse and reverse border details. Few finer examples of this variety are known to us. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large Date AU58 NGC. CAC. Crosby 5-E, W-1915, High R.4. 128.0 grains. This lovely light brown example displays splashes of deeper toning, especially on the reverse. A linear depression at the lower right obverse is the only imperfection on this appealing copper. The strike is a trifle soft. Imperfectly centered with partial obverse and reverse border details. Few finer examples of this variety are known to us. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large Date XF45 NGC. Crosby 4-D, W-1910, High R.4. A charming chocolate-brown Nova Constellatio with minimally abraded and verdigris-free surfaces. The rays display moderate wear commensurate with the designated grade. A very scarce die marriage when compared with Crosby 3-B. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1057.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large Date XF45 NGC. Crosby 4-D, W-1910, High R.4. A charming chocolate-brown Nova Constellatio with minimally abraded and verdigris-free surfaces. The rays display moderate wear commensurate with the designated grade. A very scarce die marriage when compared with Crosby 3-B. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1057.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large Date VF30 NGC. Crosby 4-C, W-1900, R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. A mildly granular ebony-brown example. The dies were slightly misaligned, favoring the date and NOVA, while legends near 12 o'clock are lightly impressed. A small rim nick is noted on the reverse at 1 o'clock. Far scarcer than Crosby 4-D, the usually encountered 1785 variety. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.25; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $763.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large Date VF30 NGC. Crosby 4-C, W-1900, R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. A mildly granular ebony-brown example. The dies were slightly misaligned, favoring the date and NOVA, while legends near 12 o'clock are lightly impressed. A small rim nick is noted on the reverse at 1 o'clock. Far scarcer than Crosby 4-D, the usually encountered 1785 variety. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.25; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $763.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large Date MS64 Brown NGC. Crosby 3-B, W-1895, R.2. 103.6 grains. This boldly detailed copper has lovely olive and chocolate-brown color with noticeable faded mint red on each side. The glossy surfaces display hints of cobalt-blue toning that enhances the eye appeal. Coined on a slightly undersize planchet with no visible border details. Minor die crumbling is evident in the wreath over 178 on this intermediate die state example. Later states have advanced die defects in the wreath. The 1785 Crosby 3-B is the most available of the Nova Constellatio coppers in Mint State grades: an excellent type candidate. The Eric P. Newman coin is one of four that NGC has graded MS64 Brown, the finest they have examined. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $6168.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large Date MS64 Brown NGC. Crosby 3-B, W-1895, R.2. 103.6 grains. This boldly detailed copper has lovely olive and chocolate-brown color with noticeable faded mint red on each side. The glossy surfaces display hints of cobalt-blue toning that enhances the eye appeal. Coined on a slightly undersize planchet with no visible border details. Minor die crumbling is evident in the wreath over 178 on this intermediate die state example. Later states have advanced die defects in the wreath. The 1785 Crosby 3-B is the most available of the Nova Constellatio coppers in Mint State grades: an excellent type candidate. The Eric P. Newman coin is one of four that NGC has graded MS64 Brown, the finest they have examined. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $6168.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
