1817 Coronet Head Large Cent — 13 Stars — About Good (AG)
A historic 1817 Coronet Head Large Cent, also known as a Matron Head Large Cent, featuring Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse. The obverse is surrounded by 13 stars, representing the original thirteen American colonies. The reverse displays a wreath surrounding the denomination “ONE CENT.”
This example is graded About Good (AG), showing heavy circulation wear with considerable loss of detail while the date and major design elements remain identifiable. Struck in copper, this early American large cent is a fascinating piece of U.S. numismatic history and an excellent addition to a collection of early American coinage.
Details:
- Year: 1817
- Denomination: One Cent
- Type: Coronet Head (Matron Head) Large Cent
- Stars: 13
- Composition: Copper
- Weight: 10.89 grams
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Condition: About Good (AG)
- Mintage: 3,948,400
