1795 Liberty Cap Cent
Base
About This Coin
The 1795 Liberty Cap Cent is a United States cent from the Liberty Cap Cents 1793-1796 series — 3rd of 4 years in the series. In 1795, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 538,518. This represents the second-highest annual mintage in the series, above the series median of 324,172. 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. Lettered Edge and Plain Edge varieties exist. Multiple Sheldon die varieties cataloged. One of the more available dates in the series. Struck in copper, 28 mm in diameter. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $241K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $184K in VF25 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Joseph Wright (1793), John Smith Gardner / Robert Scot (1794-1796).
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(5)
1795 Liberty Cap Cent - Jefferson Head, Lettered Edge
1795 Liberty Cap Cent - Jefferson Head, Plain Edge
1795 Liberty Cap Cent - Lettered Edge
1795 Liberty Cap Cent - Plain Edge
1795 Liberty Cap Cent - Reeded Edge
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