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1840 1c Small Date MS RD

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Obverse Description

Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with the date at the bottom.

Reverse Description

The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words ONE CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 1071
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1840
Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE CENT
Weight (gr): 10.89 gr
Weight (oz): 0.3501 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 27.5
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: Small Date
Coin Date: 1840
Denomination: 1c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,462,700
Coinage Type: United States Large Cent
Coinage Years: 1839-1857
Composition: Copper
PCGS #: 1825
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