Flowing Hair Large Cents

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.