1794 Liberty Cap Cent - Head of 1794

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1794

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Liberty Cap Cents 1793-1796

Designer

Attributed to Robert Scot

Mintage

918,521

Composition

Copper

Weight

13.48g

Diameter

28mm

Edge

Lettered: ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR

Value Estimates

$721 - $10,013

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$246,750 MS66+BN 07-26-2018 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 U.S. Mint produced 918,521 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 5 mint variants, representing only 20% of total production. 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. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $721 to $10K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 13.48 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a lettered: one hundred for a dollar edge. Cataloged as PCGS #901374.