1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Chain Reverse. S-4. Rarity-3+. AMERICA, With Periods. VF Details--Obverse Corrosion (NGC).This relatively appealing mid-grade Chain cent offers considerable boldness of detail for a more modest sum. The reverse is actually quite sharp overall, typical of the type, while the obverse also retains sharp detail to the word LIBERTY and the period following the letter Y. Libertys portrait is well outlined with the facial features and the ends of all hair strands clear. The date is faint, yet discernible, but the period following it is no longer evident. Dominant medium brown patina, the reverse with some ancient encrustation within the chain links and the obverse with scattered crimson surface scale that explains the NGC qualifier. A shallow edge bruise at 8 oclock on the obverse is also noted for accuracy, but the surfaces are remarkably smooth in hand due to an absence of significant marks. Given the importance of this first year large cent issue, and its status as a one-year design type, this overall bold VF is sure to find many willing buyers in todays market.
