1 Cent `Flowing Hair Cent` Chain reverse

€24,559.00
IssuerUnited States
Year1793
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cent (0.01 USD)
CurrencyDollar (1785-date)
CompositionCopper
Weight13.48 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Henry Voigt
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#11
Obverse descriptionThe `Flowing Hair` Liberty head on the right, and the vintage. This design was not well received by the public, as flowing hair was considered daring for its time.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLIBERTY 1793
Reverse descriptionThe face value (in words and fractions) surrounded by a chain. This design wasn`t well received either, as the chain didn`t give the impression of freedom. That`s why it was later replaced by a plant crown.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringUNITED STATES OF AMERI. ONE CENT 1/100
EdgeVine with leaves and bars are found on the edge of this
Mint
Mintage1793  - `AMERI` - 36 103
1793  - `AMERICA`; with dots after the date and `LIBERTY` -
1793  - `AMERICA`; without dots after the date and `LIBERTY` -
Catalog ID7305297360
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