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1796 Liberty Cap Cent MS BN S-82 Values
Details
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon is the established die variety classification of the United States large cents produced betewen 1793 and 1814. There are 295 distinct Sheldon varieties, or die pairings.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
109,825
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1793-1796
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Liberty Cap
Variety 2:
S-82
Rarity:
R-5
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
13.48 gr
Weight:
0.4334 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Obverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT, 1, 100
Reverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
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