1796 Liberty Cap Half Cent – Early American and 49 similar items

Popis produktu: This exceptional reproduction of the 1796 Liberty Cap Half Cent pays tribute to one of the earliest and most emblematic coins of the United States Mint. The obverse proudly features the profile of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, a time-honored emblem of freedom and resistance to tyranny. Her flowing hair and the bold inscription ?LIBERTY? above signify the idealism of a young republic carving its identity during its formative years. Dated 1796, this piece evokes the critical early phase of American numismatic artistry, when the Mint was still refining both technique and iconography.On the reverse, an intricately detailed laurel wreath encircles the denomination ?HALF CENT?, with the fraction ?1/200? underscoring the monetary system's precision and mathematical clarity. The surrounding inscription, ?UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,? reinforces the new nation's unity and vision. Originally minted in very low quantities, originals of this type are highly coveted by collectors. This faithful novodel offers a tangible and collectible way to appreciate the heritage of American coinage during the Federal period. Foto: