1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath Reverse. S-11C. Rarity-3-. Lettered Edge. EF-45 BN (NGC). Offered is a highly collectible, conditionally scarce example of one of the most iconic designs in all of U.S. numismatics. A handsome coin in all regards, the surfaces are warmly toned in rose-brown with hints of olive-gray around and among many of the design elements. The high relief central obverse high points have taken much of the wear from a relatively brief stint in circulation, the overall detail bold and most other features sharp. A trace of pinkish-rose underlying color is noted for accuracy, but we see nothing but small, wispy marks that are not distracting during in hand viewing. Hard and tight, as well, with a pleasant appearance. Breen Die State III.<p>Copper for this variety was supplied by Greenleaf & Watson, and the planchets are apt to show laminations or other natural flaws, although such detractions are not seen on the offered coin. Production of Sheldon-11C was intermingled with that of S-11B (Lettered Edge, Double Leaf). The reason the Mint abandoned the vine and bars edge device in favor of a lettered edge is unknown, especially since its expression ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR is another statement of the denomination, which is already given twice as part of the reverse design of the Wreath cent (ONE CENT and 1/100).<p>From the first year of the regular issue U.S. large cent series, and a one year design type, all 1793 Wreath cents are eagerly sought. In original, attractive and problem free NGC-certified Choice Extremely Fine preservation, this piece is particularly desirable for type or variety purposes. PCGS# 1350. NGC ID: 223J. From the Legacy Collection.
