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Flowing Hair Chain Cent

Flowing Hair Chain Cent

The first cent struck for circulation by the United States Mint, showing Liberty with flowing hair and a controversial 15-link chain on the reverse.

United States
1908-S Indian Head Cent

1908-S Indian Head Cent

The first Indian Head cent struck at the San Francisco Mint, marking the first time a branch mint produced a one-cent coin for the United States.

United States