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1797 Gripped Edge Half Cent MS BN

1797 Gripped Edge Half Cent MS BN

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Liberty Cap Half Cents (1793–1797)

1797 Gripped Edge Half Cent MS BN

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1797 Gripped Edge Half Cent MS BN

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image for: 1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3c. Rarity-7-. Gripped Edge. Genuine--Code 98, Surface Damage (PCGS).

Title:

1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3c. Rarity-7-. Gripped Edge. Genuine--Code 98, Surface Damage (PCGS).

Realized: $39,675.00 on 03/22/2012

Image source: Stacks Bowers

image for: 1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3c. Rarity-7-. Gripped Edge. Genuine--Code 98, Surface Damage (PCGS).

Title:

1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3c. Rarity-7-. Gripped Edge. Genuine--Code 98, Surface Damage (PCGS).

Realized: $39,675.00 on 03/22/2012

Image source: Stacks Bowers

Basic Information

GSID:

459

Coin Date:

1797

Denomination:

1/2c / Half Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

13 est. known

Coinage Type:

Half Cent

Coinage Years:

1794-1797

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Gripped Edge

Rarity:

R-7-

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

6.74 gr

Weight:

0.2167 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

23.5 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Gilbert Stuart

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1797

Obverse Designer:

Gilbert Stuart

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200

Reverse Designer:

Gilbert Stuart

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