- USA Coin Book
- Large Cents
- Draped Bust
- 1796-P : Reverse of 1794
1796 Draped Bust Large Cents : Reverse of 1794
Early Copper Penny
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 100% Copper
Diameter: 29 mm
Mass / Weight: 10.89 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):One major variety of the 1796 Draped Bust Large Cent (Penny) features the older 1794 design on the reverse of the coin. One way to identify this variety is to note that there two leaves (double leaf) on the top of the right-side branch. In addition: There are between 14-16 leaves on the left branch and between 16-18 leaves on the right branch. The difference between the 1794 reverse vs 1795 reverse vs 1797 reverse can be seen in the example comparison image of all three varieties below:
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4) |
Very Good (VG-8) |
Fine (F-12) |
Very Fine (VF-20) |
Extremely Fine (EF-40) |
About Uncirculated (AU-50) |
Uncirculated (MS-60) |
Uncirculated (MS-65) |
Proof (PR-65) |
$697 | $1,299 | $2,414 | $3,989 | $10,716 | - | - | - | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1796 Draped Bust Large Cent (Reverse of 1794 Variety) is Worth $1,299 in Average Condition, and more in higher condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $0.0992
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