1795 Liberty Cap Cent - Jefferson Head, 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
$184,000 VF25 03-08-2012 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1795 Liberty Cap Cent - Jefferson Head, Plain Edge is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Cap Cents 1793-1796 series. With a mintage of 10, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with less than 1% of 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 #1386.
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