Whitman Expo
1794 High Relief Head, Thin Planchet Half Cent MS BN C-9b
Details
The thin planchet variety is somewhat speculative in value as the coin was possibly produced in error. Approximately 5-10 specimens are known. A couple were sold in the Davy Sales (M&G/Goldbergs 2008-2009 or 2010).
Obverse: Lady Liberty portrayed, facing right, with a pole and cap (on the pole). The word LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and the date at the bottom.
Reverse: The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom and the denomination of 1/200 at the bottom center.
Basic Information
GSID:
81465
Coin Date:
1794
Denomination:
1/2c / Half Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5–10 known
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
High Relief Head, Thin Planchet
Variety 2:
C-9b
Rarity:
R-H7
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
6.74 gr
Weight:
0.2167 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
