1793 Wreath Reverse - More Details
The Wreath style is the second major design in this series. The obverse was redesigned from the earlier motif and now features Miss Liberty in higher relief, with the hair details more pronounced, LIBERTY above her head, the date 1793 below, and above the date a sprig or leaf design. The reverse consists of an open wreath tied with a bow at the bottom, enclosing ONE CENT, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the fraction 1/100 surrounding. Both obverse and reverse are protected by a high rim with a bead design between the rim and the field.
While the Wreath Style is the most often seen variety of 1793, examples in all grades are scarce. A number of different die varieties were produced, some of which have a vine and bars design on the edge and others are lettered ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR. Examples can be found in all grades, in Fair through Uncirculated, although pieces in Extremely Fine or better preservation are seldom met with.
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