Illustrated history of the United States mint / with a complete description of American coinage, from the earliest period to the present time

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Confederatio and Inimica Tyrannis.

Obverse: A circular central field, size 6, covered with a cluster of thirteen small stars; around this device a glory of fine rays, presenting a corrugated outline of sixteen points. Legend: “CONFEDERATIO 1785.” Border, serrated.

Reverse: An Indian, standing beside an altar or pedestal, his right foot upon a crown, an arrow in his right hand, a bow in his left; at his back a quiver full of arrows. Legend: “INIMICA TYRANNIS AMERICA.” Border, serrated; edge, plain; size, 18; weight, 112 grains.