1 Cent "Liberty Cap Cent" 1793-1796 front 1 Cent "Liberty Cap Cent" 1793-1796 back
1 Cent "Liberty Cap Cent" 1793-1796 photo
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1 Cent "Liberty Cap Cent"

 
Copper 13.48 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1793-1796
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Copper
Weight
13.48 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#23468
Rarity index
42%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE CENT
1/100

Engraver: Joseph Wright

Edge

Lettered 1793-1795
Reeded 1795
Plain 1795-1796

Lettering: ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR

Comment

General

1794

1795

Interesting fact

The Liberty Cap Cent coin was designed by John Reich and features a classic image of Lady Liberty wearing a cap, symbolizing freedom and independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1793  11056 - - - - - -
1794  918521 - - - - - -
1795  501500 - - - - - -
1796  109825 - - - - - -

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