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1793 Flowing Hair 1C. Wreath, Vine & Bars NGC AU50 BR

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1793 Flowing Hair 1C. Wreath, Vine & Bars NGC AU50 BR
<b>1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath reverse, vine and bars edge. NGC graded S-8. AU50 BR.</b> Between April 9 and July 17, 1793, the Coiner&#39;s Department at the Philadelphia Mint delivered 63,353 cents, from seven pairs of dies made by Adam Eckfeldt and assistants, after sketches most likely furnished by David Rittenhouse. These are the famous and coveted Wreath Cents, created in an attempt to make better the Mint&#39;s public image after newspaper attacks ridiculed the Chain design. For the first and only time, these show a leafy sprig between head and date; unusual also, their berries occur in linear sprays.

Only the first obverse die has large date and letters, like the Chain cents. On its inception, April 4, the Coiner made up a few prooflike &#34;specimen strikings&#34; on brilliantly polished planchets, followed by a few thousand normal impressions, during which time the obverse chipped and crumbled at rim. Later obverse dies have smaller date and LIBERTY, to produce a less crowded effect; all differ in shape of sprig. The last wreath cents were struck July 6 to 17, 1793.

One of the most historic numismatic items in terms of its association with the first Philadelphia Mint, and a coin of striking beauty and careful preservation. Light die clash marks visible below the chin. A slightly sprung die is noted diagonally through the middle of the reverse on this variety. Only a few circulation marks in the fields and on Liberty&#39;s profiles. The high cheek contour on this handsome variety give her a wonderful expression.

VERY BEAUTIFUL 1793 S-8 WREATH CENT, VINE AND BARS EDGE <b>&#40;PCGS # 1347&#41;</b> <i>
The Good River Collection.</i>

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