Fugio cent - Wikipedia
The Fugio cent, also known as the Franklin cent, [1] [2] is the first official circulation coin of the United States. Consisting of 0.36 oz (10 g) of copper and minted dated 1787, by some accounts it was designed by Benjamin Franklin.
Penny (United States coin) - Wikipedia
The first U.S. cent was produced in 1787, and the cent has been issued primarily as a copper or copper-plated coin throughout its history. Due to inflation, pennies have lost virtually all their purchasing power and are often viewed as an expensive burden to businesses, banks, government (especially mints) and the public in general.
The History of U.S. Circulating Coins - United States Mint
Oct 28, 2024 · The story of U.S. circulating coins began long before the opening of a national mint in 1792. Before national coinage, a mix of foreign and domestic coins circulated, both during the Colonial Period and in the years following the Revolutionary War.
America’s First “Penny”: The 1793 AMERI. Flowing Hair Cent - PCGS
May 14, 2020 · As the first official, regular-issue coinage struck in mass quantities for use in circulation, the 1793 AMERI. Chain Cent holds the rightful title as an American treasure – a fascinating relic of our nation’s early history.
A Brief History of the U.S. Cent - pennies.org
The one-cent coin, commonly known as the penny, was the first currency of any type authorized by the United States, and for over two centuries, the penny’s design has symbolized the spirit of the nation, from Liberty to Lincoln. The design for the first one-cent coin was suggested by Benjamin Franklin.
The Amazing And Colorful History Of The U.S. Penny - U.S. Coins Guide
Sep 9, 2024 · Benjamin Franklin designed the first U.S. penny in 1787. That penny, called a Fugio cent, is a one-cent coin that remains popular today as a collector coin. However, it didn’t see the same kind of widespread use as the one-cent coins struck by the U.S. Mint.
Fugio Cents: The First Regular-Issue United States Coin - PCGS
Feb 1, 2022 · This famous portrait by Edwin Lamasure depicts the first United States Mint in Philadelphia as the coin-minting factory may have appeared soon after opening in 1792, just a few years after the Fugio Cent was produced.
The Fugio Cent: America’s First Coin - Sensible Collector
The Fugio Cent, also known as the Franklin cent, minted in 1787, is universally recognized in numismatic circles as the first official coinage of the United States. Its design, rich in symbolism, and its history offer a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the American republic.
America’s First “Penny”: The 1793 AMERI. Flowing Hair Cent
May 18, 2020 · Produced at the United States Mint during early March 1793 and struck to the tune of 36,103 pieces, these first 1793 Chain cents were circulating within a few weeks. On the obverse is a...
Fugio Cent (Franklin Cent) - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
In 1787, this became the first coin issued by the U.S. Congress, according to the Journal of Congress. Abel Buel of New Haven, Connecticut, created the dies used to strike the coins.