1838 Coronet Head Large Cent — Good (G)
A classic 1838 Coronet Head Large Cent, also known as a Matron Head or Braided Hair Large Cent depending on the exact design terminology being used. The obverse features a portrait of Liberty wearing a coronet, while the reverse displays a wreath surrounding the denomination “ONE CENT.”
This example is graded Good (G), showing significant circulation wear while retaining the date, lettering, and major design details. Struck in copper, this early American large cent is a popular collectible among enthusiasts of 19th-century U.S. coinage.
Details:
- Year: 1838
- Denomination: One Cent
- Type: Coronet Head Large Cent
- Composition: Copper
- Weight: 10.89 grams
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Condition: Good (G)
- Mintage: 6,370,200
