Whitman Expo
1795 No Pole, Plain Edge Half Cent MS BN Values
Details
Obverse: Lady Liberty portrayed, facing right, without the pole that appears on other issues of this series. There is cap behind Liberty's head. The words LIBERTY 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:
441
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
1/2c / Half Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
139,690
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Pole, Plain Edge
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
6.74 gr
Weight:
0.2167 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
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