Whitman Expo
1796 Pole, Lettered Edge, Thick Planchet Half Cent MS BN C-2b
Details
The thick planchet variety is somewhat speculative in value as the coin was possibly produced in error. Just one example is known. It sold in the Missouri Cabinet (lot 38) in January 2014 (Goldberg Auctions)
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:
81469
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
1/2c / Half Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,090
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Pole, Lettered Edge, Thick Planchet
Variety 2:
C-2b
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.44 gr
Weight:
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
