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1808 S-278 Cent MS BN Values
Details
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon is the established die variety classification of the United States large cents produced betewen 1793 and 1814. There are 295 distinct Sheldon varieties, or die pairings.
Obverse: Portrait of Liberty with headband is framed by 7 stars on the left and 6 stars on the right periphery. The date at the bottom center.
Reverse: Laurel wreath surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery. The denomination ONE CENT centered in the wreath with a line underdeath.
Basic Information
GSID:
80067
Coin Date:
1808
Denomination:
1c / Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,007,000
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
S-278
Rarity:
R-3
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
10.89 gr
Weight:
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
