1793 Flowing Hair Liberty Cap Large Cent Penny Front
In 1793, the production of the Flowing Hard large cent started. To be specific, this entry is for the third entry in this coin series. It was made of copper and had a weight of 13.48 grams. The Liberty Cap, which was introduced late that year, fetched a price of $19,950 on eBay.
1793 Flowing Hair Liberty Cap Large Cent Penny Back
The US mint continued to produce this coin from 1793 until 1796. It only stopped after the introduction of the Draped Bust type. This is such a rare coin that even the ones with smoothed surfaces are worth a good chunk of money. In January 2019, one of these coins went for almost $20,000.