coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Liberty Cap Cents \ 1793
The Liberty Cap Cents were issued by the United States Mint from 1793 to 1796, featuring a design of a liberty cap, symbolizing freedom and liberty. The 1793 One Cent Penny is particularly notable as it was the first official copper coin produced by the U.S. and features a distinctive design on both the obverse and reverse sides. Collectors highly prize these coins for their historical significance and limited mintage, making them a key component of early American coinage collections.
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1793-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Cap Cents | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Liberty Cap Cents | 1793 | Philadelphia |