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1 Cent "Flowing Hair Cent" Chain reverse
1793 year| Copper | 13.48 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#24559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
The 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERI.
ONE CENT
1/100
Engraver: Henry Voigt
Edge
Vine with leaves and bars are found on the edge of this coin.
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 208 grains.Interesting fact
The Flowing Hair Cent, minted in 1793, was the first coin ever produced by the United States Mint. It features a portrait of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, hence its name, and has a chain reverse design. This coin was made of copper and weighs 13.48 grams. Interestingly, the Flowing Hair Cent was minted with a very low mintage of only 35,334 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 | 36103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent "Flowing Hair Cent" (Chain reverse) 1793 coin.
