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Hi Coin Girl
First let me help by letting you know that in the US we have Cents not Pennies !!the first actual cents struck by the US on its own machinery and struck at the new mint facilities at Philadelphia were the 1793 chain Cents.
You may get some slightly varying opinions since there was provisional coinage struck before these, But since you asked about the US meaning the United States then my opinion is the one above based on the production of the coin at the first federal mint.
Rick
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I think it was the 1793 Flowing Hair Large Cent
Tim
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Metalman answered 30 seconds before me.. :o)
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Coin Girl are you aware of the fact, way back then, you could actually get change for a cent (penny)? The Half Cent was produced from 1793 thru 1857! It is hard to imagine these coins actually bought something in their day and now they bring very nice premiums in all grades! |
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I'd stick around if I were you, this place is INCREDIBLE for beginners and long-time collectors alike. There are many different types of cents that were minted by the US. But the first was the 1793 chain cent mentioned above.
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Hi, Coin Girl. Just wanted to reassure you that I call them pennies too. I'm not sure why that offends numismatic sensibilities. Sure, the term came from the British, but so did our language, which is probably why 99% of the American populace calls them pennies.
Imagine wearing cent loafers, or saying something like "A cent for your thoughts," or singing "Every time it rains, it rains cents from heaven...."
Oh, and by the way, welcome to the forum.
Jan
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A picture is worth a thousand words !!    They are called Cents because that is what they are !! You will not find any reference to pennies in the US coin guides and reference books. YN's need to be given the right info . Rick |
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Also there is a lot of information you can get from the links on the left side of the board. there is a area called US coin facts. you can learn alot by looking through this area. But also never be afraid to ask a question here everyone is more then willing to help out.
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Coin Girl, do you have a Red Book Guide to US coins? This book is very helpful. There are lots of pictures and some great information there. Also, there is info on colonial coinage which is very interesting.  |
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There never was a penny, unless you collect British coins.
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Originally posted by Metalman
A picture is worth a thousand words !!
Yes, it is. I don't see nickel on this anywhere either. Image Insert: |
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I guess they call 5 cents, nickels, because that is what they are made from. Cents are not pennies, but I think you people in U.S. are brainwashed by the banks or mint. I received some rolls of Cents from Gary Burke and along the roll it says Pennies.  (these are not the coins I got from Gary) Just my two Pennies cents worth. LOL Steve  |
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