Cents and half-cents were the first coins struck by the United States of America. The first coins were minted in 1793. By law, the half-cent must be exactly half the weight of one cent. Americans often refer to them as pennies.
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The general classification of cents is as follows:
Large cents:
 |  | 1836 Large Cent - Coronet Liberty Head / Matron Head Modified Mintage: 2,111,000 |
 |  | 1852 Braided Hair Cent Mintage: 5,000,000 |
 |  | 1853 Braided Hair Half-Cent Mintage: 129,694 |
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More Information on USA Cents
Cents and half-cents were the first coins struck by the United States of America. The first coins were minted in 1793. By law, the half-cent must be exactly half the weight of one cent. Americans often refer to them as pennies.The general classification of cents is as follows:
Large cents:
- Flowing Hair Chain 1793
- Flowing Hair Wreath 1793
- Liberty Cap 1793–1796
- Draped bust 1796–1807
- Classic Head 1808–1814
- Liberty Head 1816-1857
- Coronet 1816–1839
- Matron Head 1816-1835
- Matron Head Modified ("Young Head") 1835-1839
- Braided Hair 1839–1857, 1868
- Coronet 1816–1839
- Flying Eagle cent (1856–1858)
- Indian Head cent (1859–1909)
- Lincoln cent (1909–present)
- Lincoln Wheat (1909–1958)
- Lincoln Memorial (1959–2008)
- Lincoln Bicentennial 4 reverse designs (2009)
- Lincoln Union Shield[13] (2010–present)