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1819 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - 9/8

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1819

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835

Designer

Robert Scot

Mintage

2,671,000

Composition

Copper

Weight

10.89g

Diameter

28mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$38 - $2,073

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

$19,800 MS62 10-01-1997 David Akers

Description

The 1819 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - 9/8 is a cent minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835 series. With a mintage of 2.7 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 3rd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 27% of production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a hair ribbon inscribed LIBERTY, with a coronet of stars around her head and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT. Large Date and Small Date varieties. The 1819/8 overdate is a collected variety. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $38 to $2.1K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1612.