1796 Liberty Cap Right Half Cent - No Pole
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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.
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$345,000 F15 09-14-2008 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1796 Liberty Cap Right Half Cent - No Pole is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Cap Right Half Cents 1794-1797 series. With a mintage of 1,390, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing right with a Phrygian cap on a pole behind her head and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing HALF CENT and 1/200. A major rarity. The "With Pole" and "No Pole" varieties refer to whether the pole for the Phrygian cap is visible. Only about 1,390 struck. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $25K to $877K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1030.
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