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The United States Mint's First Coins - Half Cent and Large Cent

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The United States Mint's First Coins - Half Cent and Large Cent

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The United States Mint's First Coins - Half Cent and Large Cent
Have a slice of history with these first coins from the United States Mint. Made from copper, these conversation pieces are a great addition to your collection. Don't delay. Get yours today.

What You Get

Random date half-cent piece; issued between 1793 and 1857
Random date large-cent piece; issued between 1793 and 1857
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The Key Specs

Mint Mark:	Philadelphia Mint
Composition:	Half cent: copper; approx. 0.86" - 0.9" in diameter Large cent: copper; approx. 1.02" - 1.08 in diameter
Packaging:	Encapsulated and in a display box

Coin 1

Obverse:	Half Cent: "Braided Hair" half cent features a bust of Liberty facing left, with her hair braided into a bun and ringlets of hair draping down, surrounded by 13 stars and the date Large Cent: Features Liberty with braided hair and a youthful appearance, hence the name "Braided Hair" or "Coronet"
Reverse:	Half Cent: Continuous wreath enclosing "HALF CENT" and the official name of the country around the border Large Cent: Features a laurel wreath enclosing the words "ONE CENT" with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" inscribed around the outer edge