United States 1 Cent "Flowing Hair Cent", 1793
Wreath reverse
Information
Country
United States
Currency
Dollar
(1785 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cent
Year
1793
Ruler
Federal republic
(1776–9999)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.48
Diameter (mm)
27
Description
1 Cent from United States. Issued in 1793. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 13.48 g.
- Obverse
- The "Flowing Hair" Liberty head on the right, and the vintage. In spite of a big work of remodelling of the head, this design did not meet more success. It was abandoned for good afterwards. There is a branch above the date. On some very rare pieces, there are strawberry leaves with a bud instead. See comments for more details.
- 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.
- Edge
- Vine made of leaves and flutes or the words "ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR" followed by a single or double leaf.
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