1793 Half Cent. Cohen 1 Variety.

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Hi this is Gary from internet coin auction site Land of Coins. The 1793 Half Cent has 4 varieties each with its own characteristics. This is a quick article to help you identify Variety 1.

The Liberty Cap Half Cent Variety 1 is designated by grading companies using the Cohen variety numbers. The variety description below is called the C-1. When getting a coin graded by the grading companies you can request a coin variety designation for an additional $18. At times when looking at 1793 Half Cents for sale, you will see on the coin grading holders a C-1 through C-4 designation. The variety description below is for the C-1.

Reviewing Half Cent history, there is an estimated 1000 1793 Liberty Cap Half Cents. The 4 varieties are split equally having an estimated 250 in existence each. Most are worn circulated grades and Mint State examples are rare at 41 (5%) of the 780 graded coins. We believe the grading numbers are lower because some coins may have been submitted to the grading companies more than once.

When looking at a 1793 Half Cent for sale, to determine if it is a C-1, look for the following characteristics below. Look at the Obverse (front) and Reverse (back). We recommend looking at the other varieties images to compare. I have the links to the others at the bottom.

1793 Half Cent C-1

C-1

Obverse

1. In the word Liberty the L and the I are on the same level.

2. There is no period in the center of the Obverse.

3. The bust line underneath the neck is a smooth curve through to the hair.

4. The seven is much closer to the rim compared to the nine.

Reverse

1. Left Branch has 15 Leaves and 10 Berries. Right Branch has 16 Leaves and 10 Berries.

2. Words Half Cent not struck well. Worn coins could have the words Half Cent not showing at all. Mint State may be lightly showing.

3. Period after AMERICA.

4. Rare versions of Variety 1 has a Rim Cud at the rim above F AME.

1793 Half Cent C-1 Characteristics

1793 Half Cent C-1 Rim Cud Identify

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