1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1a, B-1a. Large Edge Letters. AU-53 BN (PCGS).Glossy deep olive-brown surfaces exhibit bold details and a good all-around appearance. Nicely struck in what specialists call the low relief head of the year despite the bold design elements. Light die clash marks around Libertys profile and at the reverse center. A pleasing coin that invites close-in inspection--and the viewer wont be disappointed, as no serious or heavy marks mar the fields or devices.From a modest mintage for the date, all varieties included, of 81,600 pieces. The C-1a variety saw the date 1794 first punched low into the die, partly effaced, and repunched in its more central location though with bold remnants of the underlying numerals plainly evident. Just 4 coins have been certified finer by PCGS in this category. A grand opportunity to add a pleasing type coin to your collection.Ex Jim McGuigan, privately, November 2003; our sale of the MHS Collection, November 2011, lot 181.
