½ Cent 1793 front ½ Cent 1793 back
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½ Cent

1793 year
Copper 6.74 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1793
Value
½ Cent (1⁄200&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.74 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#30315
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Value within wreath, country name above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF CENT
1/200

Engraver: Henry Voigt

Comment

The standard weight of this coin was 104 grains.

Interesting fact

The 1793 United States 1/2 cent coin is interesting because it was one of the first coins minted by the United States government, and it features a unique design that includes a Liberty Cap, which was a symbol of freedom and liberty during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1793  35334 - - - - - -

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