1796 Liberty Cap Cent
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About This Coin
The 1796 Liberty Cap Cent is a United States cent from the Liberty Cap Cents 1793-1796 series — the final year of the series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 109,825 Liberty Cap cents dated 1796. 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. Final year of the Liberty Cap design, replaced by the Draped Bust type. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Designed by Robert Scot.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, 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.
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