1796
1796
1796 LIBERTY CAP, FACING LEFT, HALF CENT
Plain Edge Variety Above

SPECIFICATIONS:
Designer: undetermined; possible candidates include Joseph Wright or Adam Eckfeldt

Diameter: 22 millimeters

Metal content:
Copper - 100%

Weight: 104 grains (6.74 grams)

Edge: Lettered ("TWO HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR")

Mintmark: None (all 1793 Half Cents were struck at the Philadelphia Mint)


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