Description
USA, Liberty Cap, copper 1 Cent, 1795, Lettered Edge variety, Philadelphia, edge: ONE HUNDREAD FOR A DOLLAR, (S. 74, B. 2, R.3.). In NGC holder graded XF 45 BN, only five in NGC grade population and only fifteen finer. Rare in this condition. Mintage of 37,000. NGC Price Guide $6,450.
The Liberty Cap Cent represented the third Large Cent design introduced for the penny during and was produced briefly from 1793 until 1796. The name refers to the Lady Liberty with flowing hair and has a Phrygian cap held over her shoulder on a pole.
