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Draped Bust Cent, 1796-1807

Copper cents in the early U.S. have a checkered history. Large cents were hard to handle but they were convenient for small transactions.

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Draped Bust Half Cent, 1800-1808

Half cents were authorized by the Mint Act of April 2, 1792, were first produced in 1793, but were not popular with the public.

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Draped Bust Half Dime, Small Eagle, 1796-1797

Robert Scot's Flowing Hair half dime design, used in 1794 and 1795, was disparaged by some for his portrayals both of Liberty and the reverse eagle. Perhaps responding to that criticism, Mint Director Henry W. DeSaussure announced a goal of improving the designs of all silver coins.

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Flowing Hair Half Dime, 1794-1795

Flowing Hair Half Dime, 1794-1795
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1794 Flowing Hair Dollar : History & Value

1794 Flowing Hair Dollar : History & Value
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