Mint, presumably in a bid for a private coining contract. The "Jefferson Head" varieties of 1795 were made outside of the U.S. The 1794 Starred Reverse is a unique variety that features tiny star interspersed among the denticles on the reverse. The Liberty Cap design fared a little better than the Chain and Wreath cents, lasting from 1793 to 1796. Although the "Strawberry Leaf" name has stuck, some experts argue that they are cotton leaves or some other, unknown plant. One of the Wreath cent varieties is the extremely rare "Strawberry Leaf" version, with a cluster of leaves beneath liberty's bust that is completely unlike the sprig that appears on all other Wreath Cents. This sub-type was replaced late in the year by the Liberty Cap design, which matched more closely the design on the half cent. The second design of 1793 is the Wreath cent, a more sophisticated and refined design. The Chain cent was issued only in 1793 and the mintage is low, resulting in high demand and high prices. The reverse displays a chain or fifteen links, apparently symbolizing the unity of the States, but confused by some as a reference to bondage and slavery. This type features a head of Liberty with unkempt hair and an almost frightened look. First among them is the Chain cent, issued in 1793, and one of the first coins ever struck at the U.S. Ron Guth: The Flowing Hair large cent type includes several interesting and completely different subtypes. I love the Capped Bust and Liberty Cap designs too, but the Flowing Hair marks our earliest American coinage, and I find some fascination in that. ![]() ![]() Even in this condition it was over $2300 for both (my bonus had good timing). I made a deal on a rough 1793 Flowing Hair Wreath Large Cent in a PCGS slab with Environmental Damage (VG Details - 63350 minted, PCGS survivorship estimate 2500) and a 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime holed, also in a PCGS slab (VG Details) and I'm very happy with same (78660 minted, PCGS survivorship estimate 1750). ![]() Well I'm pretty excited to plug these holes - though the hole in the half dime is unplugged (hahaha).
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