{"product_id":"us-6546-1793-usa-chain-cent-poor","title":"1793 USA Chain Cent Poor $","description":"1793 USA Chain Cent Poor \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1793 United States Chain Cent was the first regular-issue circulating coin struck by the United States Mint. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the first 11,178 cents were delivered on March 1, 1793, marking the beginning of federal coinage intended for everyday commerce. The obverse features a striking portrait of Liberty with flowing hair, the word LIBERTY above and the date below. The reverse displays a chain of 15 interlocking links surrounding the denomination ONE CENT, with the 15 links representing the 15 states in the Union at the time. The coin was struck in copper and was considerably larger than the modern U.S. cent, making it a substantial piece of early American coinage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its historic importance, the Chain Cent was not well received by the public. The chain was intended to symbolize the unity of the states, but some contemporary observers interpreted it as representing slavery or the restriction of liberty. Liberty's wild, flowing hair and somewhat alarmed appearance also attracted criticism. As a result, the design was extremely short-lived: only 36,103 Chain Cents were delivered during March 1793 before the Mint replaced the design with the Wreath Cent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObverse: \"Flowing Hair\" Liberty facing right, with the date below, and LIBERTY above. \u003cbr\u003eReverse: The denomination surrounded by a chain with 15 links, country name around. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications: \u003cbr\u003eEngraver: Henry Voigt \u003cbr\u003eComposition: Copper \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 13.48 g \u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 26.5 mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge: A vine with leaves and bars. \u003cbr\u003eDie Axis: ↑↓ \u003cbr\u003eMint: The United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States \u003cbr\u003eMintage: 36,103","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53693975593249,"sku":"US-6546","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/US-6546.jpg?v=1793292487","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/us-6546-1793-usa-chain-cent-poor","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}