NOVA CONSTELLATIO !!!

[OWK]

First time out with a new detector (F75... 85th anniversary edition)

Still getting the hang of it, but I guess I'm doing something right. Found a big copper. (although it was only about 6 inches down). In a public park no less. I have found large cents here before, although they have all been mid 1840's to 1850's. Didn't think the site was old enough to find anything earlier.. but obviously it is. This coin is quite toasty. So much so, that I didn't know what I had until I got it home (just 20 minutes ago). It's a NOVA!!!

Been gently toothpicking. And I doubt I'll do much more than that... Still cleaning...but I'm pretty darned sure that's what it is. I know it's pretty rough... but I don't care... It's a NOVA!!!

 

[OWK]

another shot


Rays radiating to a circle of stars, with an eye in the middle.

If anyone knows what this could be other than a Nova Constellatio, I'd appreciate all input.

 

[against the wind]

Congratulations on a coin that has evaded most of us.

 

[OWK]

Congratulations on a coin that has evaded most of us.

Thanks.

The condition is about as rough as it gets... but I absolutely love this coin.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on a nice old copper

 

[OWK]

Congrats on a nice old copper

Thank you, kindly.

Nothing gets me more enthused than the old coppers... even the ugly ones.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the old copper recovery!


I love finding the old coppers even more than jewelry (please forgive me) when I hunt; they are my favorite keeper!

 

[Terry Soloman]

WOW!

 

[port ewen ace]

as the Kool Aid pitcher would say >>>>>>>>>>>>>OH YEAH. F' N AMAZING SAVE

 

[Tuberale]

WOOHOO!

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on that sweet coin. At least it has enough detail to ID it. Many old coppers are too toasted to get a good ID.

 

[tomhighland]

Nice find. Congratulations. Great job on not harming it by over cleaning.

 

[WildWildBill]

Never can go wrong with those old coppers! Great save! Now she needs an olive oil bath to bring out her beauty!

 

[cjon455]

Great find, crusty or not, great find!, congrats!

 

[BARKER]

Hi; Here is the Link to the Nova Constelatio Large Cent. Enjoy, PEACE:RONB

Here is the Link:

The Nova Constellatio Coppers 1783-1785-1786 US Coin Values

 

[OWK]

Thanks.

I think the variety is 1783, pointed rays, small US.

Interestingly, went back to the same site this morning for 2 hours...

Found two more large cents.

An 1851 braided hair, and an early flowing hair (I think it is 1700's). That makes 6 total large cents I've pulled out of this place, in the last year.

This detector is a largie magnet... (and this site is killer). I am cherry-picking a 5 acre corner of the park that is really not used for anything, and it is awesome.

Now I need an early silver. Will post the other largies later.

 

[Zachbl92]

Nice man! I'm with you on not exactly caring how rough it is, just being able to make out it was a nova is awesome. I'm glad you were able to i.d it. Best of luck out there and happy hunting!

 

[sutphin]

THATS A NEET AWS FIND .