CVC & Collectables presents the 1795 Flowing Hair Large Cent, certified by NGC with a VG Details designation. As one of the earliest issues of the U.S. cent series, this coin embodies the very beginnings of federal coinage under the Philadelphia Mint. Its design, history, and scarcity make it a cornerstone piece for serious early American copper collectors.
Coin Highlights
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Issuer: United States of America
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Date: 1795
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Denomination: One Cent (1¢)
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Composition: Pure copper (≈100%)
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Weight: ~13.48 g (varies due to planchet quality)
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Diameter: ~27–29 mm
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Grade: NGC VG Details (problem-free detail level of Very Good; noted issues such as cleaning, corrosion, or planchet flaws may apply)
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Obverse Design: Liberty with long, flowing hair facing right; inscription LIBERTY above with date below.
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Reverse Design: Wreath encircling ONE CENT with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the perimeter.
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Edge: Lettered ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR (on most varieties)
Historical Significance
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The 1793–1796 Flowing Hair Large Cents represent some of the very first coins struck by the U.S. Mint, reflecting both artistic ambition and technical limitations of early coinage.
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The 1795 issue, designed by Robert Scot, marked a continuation of Liberty’s portrait before transitioning to the Draped Bust design in 1796.
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Produced entirely by hand presses, these coins frequently show irregular strikes, planchet flaws, and die cracks—traits now valued as part of their historic character.
Mintage & Rarity
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Mintage: Approximately 918,521 pieces.
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Survival rates are very low, with many examples showing heavy circulation or environmental damage.
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In VG detail, the 1795 cent displays recognizable features of Liberty and the wreath, representing an accessible grade for collectors while still showcasing its 18th-century origins.
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