🥇 BANNER Finally found one - 1785 Nova Constellatio!

Steve in PA

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This coin has eluded me for years, until yesterday. But then I only know of two others that have been found in SW PA. It's a 1785 Nova Constellatio. These coins were minted in Birmingham, England and shipped to the US right after the Revolutionary War. I included a picture from the coin book. Mine is the one in the lower left.
I also found a 1794 Liberty Cap US large cent. Unfortunately, it's a little beat up.

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Steve in PA

Steve in PA

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I just did when he posted the results today. I'm sure he is aware that I found it, so it is probably in the survey.
 

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Steve in PA

Steve in PA

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Nice dig Steverino did you report it to Don's survey:icon_thumright:
Well apparently, Don's survey was just a one and done quickie from over a year ago and he's not accepting any new input.
 

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This coin has eluded me for years, until yesterday. But then I only know of two others that have been found in SW PA. It's a 1785 Nova Constellatio. These coins were minted in Birmingham, England and shipped to the US right after the Revolutionary War. I included a picture from the coin book. Mine is the one in the lower left.
I also found a 1794 Liberty Cap US large cent. Unfortunately, it's a little beat up.

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allen

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Congrats on the incredible old coppers! And finally digging your Nova. That site had some really old activity.
This coin has eluded me for years, until yesterday. But then I only know of two others that have been found in SW PA. It's a 1785 Nova Constellatio. These coins were minted in Birmingham, England and shipped to the US right after the Revolutionary War. I included a picture from the coin book. Mine is the one in the lower left.
I also found a 1794 Liberty Cap US large cent. Unfortunately, it's a little beat up.

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Congrats on that find of a lifetime!!!!
 

Garypederson

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This coin has eluded me for years, until yesterday. But then I only know of two others that have been found in SW PA. It's a 1785 Nova Constellatio. These coins were minted in Birmingham, England and shipped to the US right after the Revolutionary War. I included a picture from the coin book. Mine is the one in the lower left.
I also found a 1794 Liberty Cap US large cent. Unfortunately, it's a little beat up.

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Steve. Great find. Am trying to learn as much as possible as to what constitutes a potential older coin site. Without divulging the location of your site could you share with me the characteristics of the site itself, where you found this coin, and what research you did to pick out this site. Thanks. Gary
 

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