pikahpaws's 1840 P Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cents : Small Date

Early Copper Penny

Mintage: N/A
Minted at: Philadelphia

Designer - Engraver: Christian Gobrecht
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.):
1840 Braided Hair Large Cent Penny - Small Date

There were two major varieties in regards to the size of the 1840 date on the Braided Hair Large Cent. The one depicted above is the small date variety with smaller numbers and a different style. The difference between the 1840 Small Date vs Large Date Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny) is depicted below in the example comparison image of the coins:

1840 Small Date vs Large Date Braided Hair Large Cent - Difference and Comparison

Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD
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)
294154841793336971,344-

MELT VALUE: $0.0984






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