1834 Coronet Liberty Head Large Cents : All Varieties

Matron Early Copper Penny

Mintage: 1,855,100
Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Designer - Engraver: Robert Scot
Metal Composition: 100% Copper

Diameter: 28.5 mm
Mass / Weight: 10.89 grams

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
1834 Coronet Head Large Cent Penny - Combination of Varieties
The 1834 had 4 major varieties of varying combinations of features on the obverse and reverse of the coin. One feature is the Large "8" vs Small "8" varieties which deals with the size of the number "8" in the 1834 date. The Large "8" was larger and taller than the number "3" while the Small "8" was more level and equal in relative size to the "3". The differences and comparisons can be seen in the example image above. It should be fairly easy to indentify each variety after reviewing the rest of the example image:

The second feature deals with the size of the stars on the obverse of the coin or Large Stars vs Small Stars. The differences between these can be seen in the example image below:

1834 Large Stars vs Small Stars Coronet Head Large Cent - Difference and Comparison

The last major feature deals with the size of the lettering on the reverse of the coin or Large Letters vs Medium Letters. Note the letters in the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the spacing between the letters in each variety as well as their alignment relative to the wreath as well. The differences between these can be seen in the example image below:

1834 Large Letters vs Medium Letters Coronet Head Large Cent - Difference and Comparison

Major Varieties:
1834 Coronet Head Large Cent - Large 8 - Small Stars - Medium letters
1834 Coronet Head Large Cent - Large 8 - Large Stars - Medium letters
1834 Coronet Head Large Cent - Large 8 - Large Stars - Large letters
1834 Coronet Head Large Cent - Small 8 - Large Stars - Medium letters

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good
(G-4)
Very Good
(VG-8)
Fine
(F-12)
Very Fine
(VF-20)
Extremely Fine
(EF-40)
About Uncirculated
(AU-50)
Uncirculated
(MS-60)
Uncirculated
(MS-63)
Proof
(PR-63)
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MELT VALUE: $0.1025










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