Large Cent (U.S. Coin)

The Large Cent was a 1 cent coin used from 1793 until 1857. They were not made in 1815 due to the shortage of copper that year. It was then replaced with the Flying Eagle Cent, which is the modern size of the penny. There were several designs made of the large cent. They were made mostly of copper.

Chain Cent (1793)
The chain cent had a fowing hair obverse, wgith a chain around the words one cent on the reverse. It was minted only in 1793. It was designed by Henry Voigt, and was unpopular because the chain was a reminder of slavery.

Wreath Cent (1793)
The wreath cent was also only made in 1793 and had the same obverse as the chain cent. The only difference is that instead of chain on the back, there is a wreath.