Whitman Expo
1846 Tall Date Cent PR RB N-24
Details
Tall date variety.
Obverse: Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse: The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words ONE CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.
Basic Information
GSID:
243843
Coin Date:
1846
Denomination:
1c / Cent
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4 known
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Tall Date
Variety 2:
N-24
Rarity:
R-7+
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
10.89 gr
Weight:
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
27.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
