Wreath cent
One-cent coin issued by the United States Mint in 1793 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Wreath cent was an American large cent. It was the second design type, following the Chain cent in 1793. It was produced only during that year.
Quick Facts Value, Mass ...
United states | |
Value | 0.01 U.S. Dollar |
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Mass | 13.48 g |
Diameter | 26-27 mm |
Edge | Decorated with bars and vines |
Composition | 100% Cu |
Years of minting | 1793 |
Mint marks | None, all large cents were minted at the Philadelphia Mint |
Obverse | |
Design | Liberty |
Designer | Henry Voigt |
Design date | 1793 |
Reverse | |
Design | Wreath |
Designer | Henry Voigt |
Design date | 1793 |
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