I have a coin and I'm trying to figure out if it's from 1796. I'm not sure how to identify its year, so I'm wondering what specific features or markings I should look for to confirm if it's indeed a 1796 coin.
5 answers
Sara
Mon Nov 11 2024
The distinctiveness of the varieties can be determined by examining two primary factors.
Leonardo
Mon Nov 11 2024
Conversely, the large date variety boasts significantly larger numbers in the same position.
Maria
Mon Nov 11 2024
The first factor is the size of the numbers in the date inscribed on the coin.
KimchiChic
Mon Nov 11 2024
For the year 1796, there were two distinct varieties based on this criterion.
Martina
Mon Nov 11 2024
The small date variety is characterized by notably smaller numerals in the date.