Flowing Hair Large Cents

(1793 - 1796)

The Flowing Hair Large Cent was the first official one-cent coin struck by the United States Mint, produced in 1793 only. This inaugural design features Liberty with long, unbound hair on the obverse and a simple wreath surrounding the denomination on the reverse. Several distinct varieties were created during its short production run, including the Chain Reverse and the Wreath Reverse, each highly collectible today. Because it represents the very beginning of federal cent coinage, the 1793 Flowing Hair Large Cent is both historically significant and strongly sought after in all grades.

1793 Liberty Cap 1C Large Cent both sides of a coin showing one cent and liberty with long flowing hair 
Check out dates & mintages for Flowing Hair Large Cents, below.

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Type 1, Chain Cent

1793 Chain | 36,103

Type 2, Wreath Cent

1793 Wreath | 63,353

Type 3, Liberty Cap, Beaded Border

1793 | 11,056

Type 4, Liberty Cap, Denticle Border

1794 | 918,521

1795 Lettered Edge | 37,000

1795 Reeded Edge | NA

1796 | 109,825

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