1793 Liberty Cap Facing Left
Description
With only a few hundred coins currently in existence, this coin is a rare find in any condition. While most will be found with extensive wear, an occasional uncirculated coin will find its way to the auction block. Adding to the intrigue and value of such a rare find is the history of its design. It is said the reverse die was produced by Adam Eckfeldt and Robert Birch. The obverse, however, was cut solely by Robert Birch.
The value of the coin will be determined by the remaining visible characteristics of its design. The obverse of the design portrays Miss Liberty, with features engraved in detail, facing to the viewer's left, with a liberty cap on a pole behind her head. The word LIBERTY is above, and the date 1793 is below. A circle of beads is around the outer edge. The reverse consists of a wreath with leaves and berries, open at the top, and tied with a bow below. The denomination HALF CENTS is at the center, while UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the fraction 1/200 comprises the border. A circle of beads is at the rim.
Valuation
- COIN NAME
- 1793 Liberty Cap Facing Left
- DESIGNED BY
- Adam Eckfeldt
- ISSUE DATE
- 1793
- COMPOSITION
- Copper
- DIAMETER
- 21.2 to 24.6 mm
- WEIGHT
- 104 grains
- EDGE
- Lettered TWO HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR
- BUS MINT
- 35,334
- PROOF MINT
- None
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