1793 Wreath Reverse

Description

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.

Valuation

Because the mint acquired copper from a variety of sources during this period, the quality of coin surfaces could vary dramatically from one mintage to the next. Even higher grade pieces may show an unusual amount of graininess or porosity. Do not be discouraged by this condition. The coin may still carry a high grade and a price to match.

COIN NAME
1793 Wreath Reverse: DESIGNED BY
Adam Eckfeldt: ISSUE DATE
1793: COMPOSITION
Copper: DIAMETER
26 to 28 mm: WEIGHT
208 grains: EDGE
Vine and bars design, or lettered ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR: BUS MINT
63,353: PROOF MINT
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