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½ Cent "1⁄200 Dollar Liberty Cap, Head Facing Right, Half Cent"
| Copper | 6.74 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1797 |
| Value | ½ Cent (1⁄200 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
In the center of the vegetal crown it is written "Half Cent" and around it the country.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF CENT
1/200
Engraver: Robert Scot
Edge
Plain
Lettered
Gripped
Lettering: 200 FOR A DOLLAR
Comment
The 1794 and lettered-edge 1795 coins had a standard weight of 104 grains. The plain-edge 1795 and 1796-1797 coins had a standard weight of 84 grains.General
1794
1795
1796
1797
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the 1794-1797 United States Half Cent coin is that it was designed by John Reich, a German-born engraver who was hired by the U.S. Mint to create the design for the coin. Reich's design features a portrait of Lady Liberty facing right, wearing a liberty cap, and was intended to symbolize freedom and democracy. The coin was minted from 1794 to 1797 and was made of copper, with a weight of 6.74 grams. Despite its relatively short production run, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | 81600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1795 | 139690 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1796 | 1390 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1797 | 127840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent "1⁄200 Dollar Liberty Cap, Head Facing Right, Half Cent" 1794-1797 coin.
