1794 Liberty Cap Cent - Head of 1794
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $246,750
- Sold
- Grade
- MS66+BN
- Auction house
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1794 Liberty Cap Cent - Head of 1794 represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Liberty Cap Cents 1793-1796 series. The 918,521 figure is the mintage of every 1794 cent combined, so it does not tell how many show the Head of 1794. The obverse features Liberty facing right with a Phrygian cap on a pole behind her head, symbolizing freedom and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT and 1/100 of a dollar. Robert Scot took over engraving duties. Head of 1793 and Head of 1794 subtypes reflect the design transition. Multiple Sheldon die varieties. Struck in copper, weighing 13.48 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a lettered: one hundred for a dollar edge. Cataloged as PCGS #901374.
External References
Error Varieties(6)
1794 Liberty Cap Large Cent (Head of 1794) Obverse Spiked Head
1794 Liberty Cap Large Cent (Head of 1794) Obverse Unusual Die Crack
1794 Liberty Cap Large Cent (Head of 1794) Reverse Die Clash
1794 Liberty Cap Large Cent (Head of 1794) Reverse Unusual Die Crack
CU-1C-1794-01R Cud
CU-1C-1794-02 Cud
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