Chain cent

Date1793

Artist/Maker Henry Voight, engraver & designer

Maker United States Mint

OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

MediumCopper

DimensionsDiameter: 26.5 mm

Credit LineGift of the Lasser family

Object number2002-77,10

DescriptionObv. - Bust of Liberty to r. with flowing hair

Rev. - Endless chain of 13 links

Edge - Alternating panels (2 of each) of reeding and vines
InscribedObv. - LIBERTY . 1793.

Rev. - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE CENT over 1/100 within chain
ProvenancePurchased from Anthony Terranova, 20 September 2000

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