CONSTELLATIO NOVA

[kenstorm]

found this at a local school yard today couldnt believe what i found!!
cant make out the date on it but its 1783-1785 my oldest coin!! <:

 

[MassDirtFisher]

She is a beauty!! Congrats on your oldest coin!! Happy Hunting!!

 

[aloldstuff]

Nothing like digging your oldest coin. She is a beauty and congrats. Good news on digging your oldest coin is that you can do it again.

 

[del]

congrats on your oldest :cheering: :cheering: :cheering:, but is it a coin or a token Kenstorm :huh: i don't think there ever was a denomination put to those ... regardless it is a great piece of history you found and i like the pointed ray and scripted U.S. variety .

heres a decent write up on these pre-confederated pieces .
http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/Cons-Nova.intro.html

 

[two_bit_digger]

Neat find...never seen anything like that before. erfect10:
congrats on landing your oldest coin yet!!! :beerbuddy:

 

[del]

hey Kenstorm , i just look at the book and your date can only be 1785

 

[kenstorm]

thanks del

 

[del]

my computer screen makes the nova look very dark so i can't really see alot of detail but you should be able to get a variety type .

Dan

 

[kenstorm]

heres a couple lighter pics

 

[OxShoeDrew]

So now how do you feel?.....some kid lost his/her lunch money, went hungry so you can find that coin lol
I might have to check my school yards. Haha
Awesome find, that is one of my favorite designs.

 

[POKIE73]

living where i do i cant imagine finding a coin that old great find dennis

 

[del]

Kenstorm , it looks close to the Crosby 5-E variety as the wreath on the back has 26 pairs of leaves , can you confirm this ?? it would be a scarce URS-8 on the rarity scale ( 65 to 124 examples known)

Dan

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

Incredible find, Ken! 1785, wow! :wow:

Seeing amazing finds like that is what makes this forum such a fun and informative place!

Congrats on the terrific find! |)

 

[jkress]

Wow... from a school yard. <: I'll bet you were quite surprised to see this come up.

Definitely an nice piece of history that is safely in your collection. :clapping:

Well done kenstorm.

 

[Epi-hunter]

Wow... incredible find :wow:

 

[angellionel]

Sweet! :happydance01: The members here are digging up some really old and exciting pieces. eace: Very nice dig Ken! :clapping:

 

[Fire Fighter 43]

:wow: great find |:cheering: