Whitman Expo
Classic Head Cent 1808-1814 Cent MS RB Values
Details
Scarce and desirable as a short-lived series. High grade examples of classic head large cents of any date are especially scarce due to poorly made planchets composed of soft copper.
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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
1808-1814
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
10.89 gr
Weight:
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
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