1793 Flowing Hair Large Cents : Lettered Edge

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One major variety of the 1793 Flowing Hair Large Cent (Penny) features a lettered edge. The text and words: "ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR" followed by one or two leaves is depicted along the edge of the coin. An example of what the lettered edge would look like is depicted below (specifically depicted in the image is the word "DOLLAR"):

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-65)	Proof (PR-65)
$5,503	$7,329	$12,151	$23,518	$33,674	$52,098	$98,494	$393,235	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1793 Flowing Hair Large Cent (Lettered Edge Variety) is Worth $7,329 in Average Condition and can be Worth $98,494 to $393,235 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.1878