1840 Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cents : Small Date Over Large 18

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One major variety is the 1840/18 Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny). This repunched overdate error features a small 1840 date struck over a larger 1840 date. Parts of the underling "18" can be seen within the overlying 1840 date as depicted by the arrows in the example image above.

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)
$59	$149	$210	$302	$697	$1,472	$2,182	$2,982	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1840 Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cent (Small Date Over Large 18 Variety) is Worth $149 in Average Condition and can be Worth $2,182 to $2,982 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.0994