1796 Liberty Cap Right Half Cent - With Pole
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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$402,500 MS64 08-04-2012 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1796 Liberty Cap Right Half Cent - With 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 just 1,390, this is a rare issue sought by specialists. The obverse features Liberty facing right with a Phrygian cap on a pole behind her head, while the reverse displays a wreath enclosing HALF CENT and 1/200. Designed by John Smith Gardner. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1027. The Liberty Cap Right Half Cent was produced from 1794 to 1797, featuring the revised right-facing portrait. The 1796 (with or without pole) is a major rarity. All dates are scarce in high grade. Cohen die variety numbers guide specialized collecting.
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