1795 Liberty Cap Cent - Plain Edge
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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
$24,687 MS64BN 12-03-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1795 Liberty Cap Cent - Plain Edge is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Cap Cents 1793-1796 series. The U.S. Mint produced 501,500 examples, making this the highest mintage among 4 variants, accounting for 93% of the year's 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. Lettered Edge and Plain Edge varieties exist. Multiple Sheldon die varieties cataloged. One of the more available dates in the series. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $241K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1380.
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