1793 Chain Reverse

Description

This, piece, besides being the first cent made in America for general circulation, has many interesting characteristics. It is especially unique in that it may carry two grades. One for the obverse design and another for the reverse. The obverse design d

Valuation

A piece with portions of well defined strands of Miss Liberty's hair is a rare find indeed. It is likely to bring a grade of Fine, Very Fine or even Extremely Fine and a price at auction considered fine by any standard.

COIN NAME
1793 Chain Reverse: DESIGNED BY
Henry Voigt: ISSUE DATE
1793: COMPOSITION
Copper: DIAMETER
Average 26 to 27 mm: WEIGHT
208 grains: EDGE
Vine and bars design: BUS MINT
36,103: PROOF MINT
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