1795 Liberty Cap Right Half Cent - Plain Edge, 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
$29,900 F12 09-21-2006 American Numismatic Rarities
Description
The 1795 Liberty Cap Right Half Cent - Plain Edge, No Pole is a cent minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Liberty Cap Right Half Cents 1794-1797 series. The U.S. Mint produced 139,690 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 4 mint variants, representing only 25% 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. Multiple die varieties including the Lettered Edge, Plain Edge, and Punctuated Date types. One of the more available dates. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $666 to $11K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1018.
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