Large cent July 21, 2022 by The BBS Agency A large copper U.S. coin - issued from 1793 until 1857 - valued at one-hundredth of a dollar. It was later replaced by a much smaller cent made from a copper-nickel alloy. Related Articles: Glossary: Basal valueGlossary: Flying Eagle CentGlossary: Sheldon BookGlossary: Small centGlossary: Wreath cent