Henry Voigt

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1793

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Henry Voigt, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. First Year of Regular Production at the United States Mint

   1793

   Role: Designer and engraver of the 1793 Liberty Cap half cent

   1. 11793 · First United States Mint building ("Ye Olde Mint")Mint Begins Operation in Philadelphia

      The first Mint building, constructed in 1792 in Philadelphia, began operation in 1793, initiating regular coinage production.

   2. 21793 · United States Mint, PhiladelphiaFirst Minting of the Half Cent

      The half cent, the smallest denomination of US coin ever minted, was first minted in 1793 following its authorization by the Coinage Act of 1792.

Sources

1. Half cent Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01