Bronze 1/2 cent, United States, 1796. 2010.11.33

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Obverse: LIBERTY/ 1796 - Head of Liberty to r. with cap.

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Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/ 1/200/ in center: HALF/ CENT - Wreath.

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 5.831
- Diameter (in mm): 23.8

Typological Description

Object Type: F
Date: 1796
Date on Object
- Date: 1796
Denomination: 1/2 cent
Manufacture: Electrotype
Material: Bronze
Geographic
- Region: United States

References

Reference: Breen 1518(fake)
Reference: Cohen 1 (cf.)
Reference: Gilbert 2 (cf.)

Administrative History

Identifier: 2010.11.33
Department: North American
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

No pole; obv. is bisected by horizontal die crack; excellent red-tan color, edge is filed to disguise seam.

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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