When was the first one cent coin minted?

The first one cent coin minted for the newly independant United States of America was minted in 1793. The US penny has run continuously since, and is still in use today. The US currency system is decimal based, where 1 cent = 1/100 of a dollar. Earlier coins show 'Liberty' on the obverse, before changing briefly to a 'flying eagle', then

What is a one cent coin?

The United States one-cent coin, most often referred to as a penny, has been a cornerstone of American currency for almost 250 years. Originally minted in 1787, Benjamin Franklin is widely believed to be responsible for the design of the first American penny, which was known as the Fugio cent.

What are the most valuable US pennies?

USA Coin Book has compiled a list of the most valuable US pennies ever known. For this list, we are only including small cents: Flying Eagle Cents, Indian Head Pennies, Lincoln Wheat Pennies, Lincoln Memorial Cents, and Lincoln Shield Cents.