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Large Cent ( Gold coin )
$100.00
In StockThe 1843 Large Cent is part of the Braided Hair series, designed by Christian Gobrecht and minted from 1839 to 1857. Struck in pure copper, this coin features a refined portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse, with her hair neatly tied and wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY.” The reverse displays the denomination “ONE CENT” surrounded by a laurel wreath and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
The 1843 Large Cent is part of the Braided Hair series, designed by Christian Gobrecht and minted from 1839 to 1857. Struck in pure copper, this coin features a refined portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse, with her hair neatly tied and wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY.” The reverse displays the denomination “ONE CENT” surrounded by a laurel wreath and the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
Two obverse varieties exist for this year: the Petite Head and Mature Head, distinguished by slight differences in Liberty’s portrait.
Key Features:
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Year: 1843
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Type: Braided Hair Large Cent
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Designer: Christian Gobrecht
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Composition: 100% Copper
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Diameter: ~27.5 mm
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Mintage: ~2.4 million
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Edge: Plain
The 1843 Large Cent is a classic piece of pre-Civil War U.S. coinage, admired by collectors for its size, detail, and historical significance.
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