1795 Large One Cent Error?

 Posted 02/05/2012  02:49 am

Hi, I am super puzzled about a coin I have. Originally, I thought it was a 1795 plain edge large cent, liberty cap. The place where the cap was, is super worn off but the eyes, nose, and a little bit of the hair still has great detail. The date is legible except the last number. If you hold it under direct light, you can clearly see the 5 in 1795. However, the hair is not flowing. The hair is that of a draped bust. There are no stars, just like a 1795. However, that hair wasn't introduced until 1796. The small part of the cap/bow that is still visible, looks like it could be either one. I don't understand how it could have tributes of two different dates and coins. Please help me find out what I have!