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What is a flowing hair one cent coin from the United States worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the flowing hair
US large cent (penny).
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USA one cent
Flowing Hair
1793
Flowing Hair one cent values - United States
The 'flowing hair' one cent coin was the first
regular issue one cent coin struck for the newly
formed United States of America.
Struck only in 1793, the obverse and reverse
designs were changed during this year, although
the reverse much more significantly.
Early coins were minted with the 'chain reverse',
although this design was short lived, superceded
by the 'wreath reverse', which was maintained for
years to come.
Issued under the USA's first president,
George Washington. (presidency 1789 -1797)
The 1793 United States 'flowing hair' one cent
obverse features the young Liberty facing right,
with wind-blown, flowing hair. Above is the word
'LIBERTY', below is a sprig of leaves and date.
The 'chain reverse' type shows 'ONE CENT'
and '1/100' encircled by a chain, with
'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' as the legend.
The 'wreath reverse' type shows 'ONE CENT'
encircled by a wreath, with '1/100' below, and
'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' as the legend.
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