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PCGS Number: 1020 Coin Date: 1795 Denomination (Short): 1/2c Denomination (Long): Half Cent Variety: No Pole, Plain Edge Desg: MS Composition: Copper Mintage: 139,690 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Half Cent Coinage Years: 1794-1797 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 23.5 Weight (Grams): 6.74 Weight (Ounces): 0.2167 Designer: Gilbert Stuart Edge: Plain Obverse Description: Lady Liberty portrayed, facing right, without the pole that appears on other issues of this series. There is cap behind Liberty's head. The words LIBERTY across the top periphery and the date at the bottom. Reverse Description: The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom and the denomination of 1/200 at the bottom center. General Notes: Original mint red surfaces. Rarely seen with this level of original color. PCGS #: 1020 NGC ID: 2225
