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Direct scan of object
Chain cent
Direct scan of object

Chain cent

Date1793
Artist/Maker Henry Voight, engraver & designer
Maker United States Mint
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