1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Chain Reverse. S-3. Rarity-3-. AMERICA, Without Periods. AU-55 (PCGS). Secure Holder.，This is a handsome and thoroughly appealing example of this historic issue from the earliest years of U.S. Mint operations. Satiny surfaces are hard and tight with an overall smooth appearance. Both sides exhibit a marbling of gray-brown, pale olive and rose-orange patina, with the obverse the more boldly toned side. Striking detail is impressive for the type, the reverse sharply defined throughout and the obverse coming up short only over the central high points of Libertys portrait. A short mark in the upper reverse field below the letter N in UNITED is noted for accuracy. Breen Die State III.<p>The classic Chain cent of 1793 is the first mass-produced issue that the United States Mint achieved within its own facility and using its own machinery. It is also the first cent struck to the weight standard of 13.48 grams as stipulated by the Act of January 14, 1793. (The original weight standard of 17.11 grams was deemed unacceptable before production began.) The design -- a one year type -- is credited to Henry Voigt, who completed the dies in February of that year. Circulation strikes were delivered in eight batches from February 27 through March 12 using five die marriages for a total mintage of 36,103 pieces. The mintage for the Sheldon-3 variety, represented here, is thought to be as high as 18,000 pieces, comprising perhaps the bulk of the deliveries from March 2 through 8. A well preserved and aesthetically pleasing survivor, this impressive Choice AU would do well in an advanced type set or specialized early copper collection.，PCGS# 1341. NGC ID: 223F.，，
