Thoughts on the Nation’s first cents - NumisMaster
May 15 at 11:11am
Large cents dated 1793 have attracted collectors for at least 150 years. They were the first coins struck by the new U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, a city with a population of about 40,000 at that time.
Nothing involving the first cents came easily. Finding a skilled engraver was a challenge. So was the acquisition of the copper needed to strike the coins. Many 1793 cents are found dark or corroded.
Coming up with the right design for the cent was also difficult. It was a hit-or-miss effort involving a lot of trial and error.
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