1793 Wreath Cent - Lettered Edge
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Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$293,750 MS64BN 05-18-2017 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1793 Wreath Cent - Lettered Edge belongs to the Flowing Hair Wreath Cents 1793 series. The U.S. Mint produced 63,353 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing right with flowing hair, surrounded by stars and the reverse displays a wreath of laurel and berries enclosing ONE CENT with a trefoil at the top. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $1.1K to $400K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 13.48 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a lettered: one hundred for a dollar edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1350.
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