1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Chain Reverse. S-4. Rarity-3+. AMERICA, With Periods. AU Details--Rim Damage (NCS).A more affordable, yet overall sharply defined example of this perennially popular one year design type from the early large cent series. The reverse design is virtually full, while the obverse also displays an uncommon amount of detail for this challenging issue. Rich deep copper patina with microscopic granularity throughout and a few wispy surface blemishes, the most significant detractions are a series of edge bruises on the reverse that explain the NCS qualifier. Sheldon-4 is the only die marriage of the 1793 Chain cent with periods after the word LIBERTY and the date on the obverse. With the considerable sharpness of detail that it possesses, the present example holds particular appeal for the budget minded type collector. Noyes Die State B. From the Collection of Thaddeus A. Tatum III. Earlier from Heritages Long Beach Signature Auction of September 2005, lot 689.