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1814 Classic Head Cent - Crosslet 4

Strike Type
1814 (P) Cent coin

Coin Details

Year
1814
Denomination
Cent
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Classic Head Cents 1808-1814
Designer
John Reich
Mintage
357,830
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.89g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$132 - $2,496

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$55,813 MS65BN 07-17-2015 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1814 Classic Head Cent - Crosslet 4 is a cent minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Classic Head Cents 1808-1814 series. With a mintage of 357,830, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 32% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a fillet or headband inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT. Final year of the Classic Head Cent. The Crosslet 4 and Plain 4 varieties are distinguished. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $132 to $2.5K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1573.

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