The First American Coin at the 2017 World's Fair of Money | Coolest Thing In Your Booth

David McCarthy of Kagin's, Inc. presents the fascinating story behind the first American coin struck by the U.S. Government the 1783 plain obverse Nova Constellatio 'quint' silver coin during the Denver World's Fair of Money (2017). Discover the history, significance, and rarity of this plain obverse coin, which marks a pivotal moment in U.S. numismatics. Learn how it shaped the future of American currency and became one of the most valuable pieces in numismatic history. Don't miss this deep dive into the origins of U.S. coinage with expert insights from David McCarthy. 🔔 Subscribe for expert insights, educational resources, and deep dives into history, numismatics, and coin collecting—perfect for collectors of all levels! Connect with us: Join the ANA - the world’s largest coin club: https://info.money.org/join   / numismatics     / americannumismatic   https://x.com/ANACoins Helpful Links: Join the ANA - Save 50% for a limited time: https://info.money.org/youtube-promo Explore the Money Museum: https://www.money.org/money-museum/ ANA Dealer Directory: https://www.money.org/dealer-directory ANA Events: https://www.money.org/events/ ANA eLearning Academy: https://www.money.org/elearning/ ANA Education: https://www.money.org/education/ Join a Local Coin Club: https://www.money.org/coin-clubs ANA Coin Collecting Resources: https://www.money.org/tools/ #AmericanNumismaticAssociation #ANA #NovaConstellatio #FirstAmericanCoin #USCoinHistory #RareCoins #Numismatics #CoinCollecting #USMint #DavidMcCarthy #SilverCoins #HistoricalCoins #EarlyAmericanCoins #Kagins #coinage 00:00 Introduction 00:18 1783 Plain Obverse Nova Constellatio "Quint" Silver Coin 01:01 Challenges Authenticating 01:50 Design Symbolism