U.S. COIN REFERENCE · Coronet Head large cent
Coronet large cents: a date album and a Newcomb set
A complete row of years leaves most die-variety questions unanswered.
By SalarsNet · Reviewed October 5, 2026
The middle dates and their die pairs
Coronet cents belong to 1816–1839, the large-cent middle dates. Newcomb numbers describe die combinations rather than grades. On 1817, thirteen and fifteen stars are a readily visible distinction. Other collecting divisions involve date size, reverse letters, and changes to Liberty’s portrait.
Type references: PCGS Coronet Head Cent ↗
Make the reverse useful
Photograph the wreath junctions, denomination, fraction, and border with enough detail to compare letter placement. On an apparent overdate such as 1823/2, use the reverse to check the proposed die pair. A numeral match that conflicts with the reverse should remain unconfirmed. For 1839, portrait nicknames identify candidates; match the actual head shape before selecting one.
Type references: PCGS Coronet Head Cent ↗
Scarcity changes with the set definition
The 1821 and 1823 dates are tougher than many neighbors, and rare die combinations can occur within otherwise accessible years. Private 1823 restrikes are distinct from regular pieces. Keep color and surface alteration separate from wear, and match a sale to the same date and confirmed variety rather than treating every Newcomb-numbered example as rare.
Type references: PCGS Coronet Head Cent ↗
Selected reviewed issue records
These catalog standards describe the named issue, not a measured specimen. The selected records below do not cover every date, mint, strike, or die variety. Reported production is labeled separately from established mintage. Unknown standards and mintage remain visible; survival estimates and certified populations are separate research questions.
No issue-level specification or mintage records are published for this category yet. Verify the exact date, mint, strike, metal, and subtype in its reference before using a numerical standard.
References and review
Reference reviewed October 5, 2026. Historical facts and catalog standards need to match the exact issue; price comparisons should be researched at the time of valuation.