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.
Auction Record
$345,000 F15 09-14-2008 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1796 Liberty Cap Right Half Cent - No Pole is a cent from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously 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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