Half Cents for Sale
Liberty Cap Half Cent
The Liberty Cap Half Cent was one of the first official US coins. It had two different designs. The first design, only produced in 1793 had the head facing left. From 1794-1797 the head faced right.
As one of the first US coins, the 1793 Half Cent is a scarce date and carries a premium in price compared to the following years, except for 1796 which is also rare.
Vital Statisitics Summary
Liberty Cap Half Cent Facing Left
- Desgined by: Unknown
- Engraver: Henry Voigt
- Issue Date: 1793
- Composition: Copper
- Diameter: 22 mm
- Weight: 6.74 grams
- Business Strike Mintage: 35,334
- Proof Mintage: None
Liberty Cap Half Cent Facing Right
- Desgined by: According to RED BOOK, possibly Joseph Wright
- Engraver: Robert Scot
- Issue Date: 1794-1797
- Composition: Copper
- Diameter: 23.5 mm
- Weight: 6.74 grams
- Business Strike Mintage: 35,334
- Proof Mintage: None