1793 Liberty Cap half cent

The 1793 Liberty Cap half cent, representing the smallest denomination for a United States coin, had a mintage of 35,334 pieces.

Designed by Adam Eckfeldt, the obverse of the 1793 half cent depicts Liberty facing left. The reverse is adorned with a wreath and berries. The edge of the coin is inscribed with TWO HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR and two leaves.

For the later dates of the Liberty Cap design, 1794-97, Liberty faces right, and a single leaf is on the edge inscription.