1793 Half Cent. Cohen 2 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 2.

The Liberty Cap Half Cent Variety 2 is designated by grading companies using the Cohen variety numbers. The variety described below is called the C-2. 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-2.

Reviewing Half Cent history, there is an estimated 1000 1793 Liberty Cap Half Cents. The 4 varieties, each have an estimated 250 in existence. 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-2, 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 other pages at the bottom.

1793 Half Cent C-2

C-2

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.

5. A small line defect is at the upper left of the 9. (quick way to determine C-2)

Reverse

1. Left Branch has 15 Leaves and 8 Berries. Right Branch has 15 Leaves and 9 Berries.

2. Period dot in the middle below the right leg of A.

3. Ribbon close to the fraction bar.

4. 2is higher than 00.

1793 Half Cent C-2 Characteristics

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