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The first US cents issued were half cents, authorized in 1792. Although minted in multiple varieties until 1857, they were unpopular due to their weight and size.
Large cents were issued every year from 1793 until 1857, with the exception of 1815. They featured multiple depictions on the front, such as the Flowing Hair Liberty, the Draped Bust Liberty, and the Braided Hair Liberty...
Flying Eagle cents, made of copper and nickel, were struck from 1856 until 1859. Lady Liberty was not featured on this coin - rather, it depicted a soaring eagle.
In 1859, the Indian Head cent was introduced, featuring Lady Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Made of the same material as the Flying Eagle cent, this coin was in use until 1909, when it was replaced with the Lincoln cent.
Lincoln cents feature Abraham Lincoln’s head, and although they have been made from different materials since its introduction, the design is still in use today.

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