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1 Cent "Flowing Hair Cent" Wreath reverse
1793 year| Copper | 13.48 g | 27 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 | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#24558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
The face value (in all letters) surrounded by a plant crown. This design was well received by the public. The fraction is now under the bow of the ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE CENT
1/100
Engraver: Henry Voigt
Edge
Vine made of leaves and flutes or the words "ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR" followed by a single or double leaf.
Lettering: ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR
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 was designed by John Reich. The coin was minted with a copper-rich composition, weighing 13.48 grams, and has a diameter of 29.5 millimeters. Despite its relatively small size, the Flowing Hair Cent is a highly sought-after collector's item, with some mintage variations selling for tens of thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 | 63353 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" (Wreath reverse) 1793 coin.
