United States 1 Cent "Flowing Hair Cent", 1793

Wreath reverse

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United States 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.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1793  63.4K lettered edge; mintage is for all kinds 45%
1793  strawberry leaf; 4 known 24%
1793  vine and bars edge 67%

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