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Features a liberty cap on pole design by Joseph Wright. Composed of 100% copper with 29mm diameter & 13.48gm weight.
The coin's grade determines its collector value. Grades range from Good (G-4) to Extremely Fine (EF-40), About Uncirculated (AU-50) & Uncirculated (MS-60/65).
In well-worn G-4 grade a 1793 cent sells for $13,893. EF-40 examples fetch $112k+ while an AU-50 coin sold for nearly $1 million at auction.
To identify the 1793 Liberty Cap Cent, look for the liberty cap on pole design on the obverse and chained reverse surrounded by inscription “One Cent” & wreath.
The 1793 cent was the first official one-cent coin produced by the U.S. Mint. The liberty cap design symbolized freedom from British rule.
As one of the earliest American copper coins with an extremely low mintage, the 1793 Liberty Cap Large Cent is highly coveted by colonial coin collectors.
The 1793 Liberty Cap Cent represents an important part of early U.S. coinage and numismatic history, making it a must-have for serious collectors.