1838 Coronet Head Large Cent — Extremely Fine (XF)
A historic 1838 Coronet Head Large Cent, also known as a Matron Head Large Cent, featuring Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse. The reverse displays a wreath surrounding the denomination “ONE CENT.”
This example is graded Extremely Fine (XF), showing light to moderate circulation wear while retaining strong detail throughout Liberty's portrait, lettering, and wreath. This early American copper cent is a popular collectible and an excellent addition to a collection of 19th-century U.S. coinage.
Details:
- Year: 1838
- Denomination: One Cent
- Type: Coronet Head (Matron Head) Large Cent
- Composition: Copper
- Weight: 10.89 grams
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Condition: Extremely Fine (XF)
- Mintage: 6,370,200
