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Stella quarta decima

Stella quarta decima (Latin for "The Fourteenth Star") is a motto appearing on Vermont copper coinage struck in 1785 and 1786. The coins were issued during the period when Vermont was an independent state (1777–1791), sometimes referred to as the Vermont Republic.

Usage in Latin motto[edit]

On April 10, 2015, an extended version of the phrase, "Stella quarta decima fulgeat," became the official state Latin motto. The Latin words translate as "May the fourteenth star shine bright."[1]

de Albuquerque, Martin. Notes and Queries: Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc. Bell & Daldy, London: 1862.

Doyle, William T. The Vermont Political Tradition and Those Who Helped Make It. Doyle Publisher: 1987.  0-9615486-1-4.

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Mussey, Barrows. Vermont Heritage, a Picture Story. A.A. Wyn, Inc.: 1947.

Ryder, Hillyer. Colonial Coins of Vermont. Durst: 1982.  978-0-915262-65-6.

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United States Mint web page on Vermont coppers

American Numismatic Association web site