coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1/2c \ Liberty Cap Half Cents
Liberty Cap Half Cents are a type of American coin that was issued by the United States Mint from 1793 to 1797. These coins feature a design of a liberty-cap—a symbol of freedom—on the obverse, while the reverse typically displays a simple inscription. The Liberty Cap Half Cent is notable for its low mintage and is considered a significant collectible among numismatists, particularly because it represents early American coinage and the efforts to establish a national currency. The coins are primarily composed of copper and were minted as a response to the need for smaller denominations in everyday transactions.
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1793 1/2c BN | 1/2c | Liberty Cap Half Cents | 1793 | Philadelphia |
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1794 1/2c BN | 1/2c | Liberty Cap Half Cents | 1794 | Philadelphia |
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1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge BN | 1/2c | Liberty Cap Half Cents | 1795 | Philadelphia |
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1796 1/2c Pole BN | 1/2c | Liberty Cap Half Cents | 1796 | Philadelphia |
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1797 1/2c Lettered Edge, Low Head BN | 1/2c | Liberty Cap Half Cents | 1797 | Philadelphia |
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Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c Head Facing Right 1794-1797 BN | 1/2c | Liberty Cap Half Cents | 0 | Philadelphia |