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1793 Wreath, Lettered Edge Cent MS BN S-11b Values
Details
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon is the established die variety classification of the United States large cents produced betewen 1793 and 1814. There are 295 distinct Sheldon varieties, or die pairings.
Obverse: Lady Liberty, facing right, with wild, flowing. Hair. The word LIBERTY at the top periphery and the date across the bottom.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
63,353
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1793
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Wreath, Lettered Edge
Variety 2:
S-11b
Rarity:
R-4
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
13.48 gr
Weight:
0.4334 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
26-28 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
engraved by Henry Voigt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1793
Obverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT, 1, 100
Reverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
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