1830 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent Base

About This Coin

The 1830 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent Base is a United States cent from the Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835 series — 15th of 20 years in the series. In 1830, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 3.4 million. This ranks 9th of 20 years by total mintage, below the series median of 4.5 million. 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. Minted during the age of Jacksonian democracy and the rise of the common man, as new branch mints opened in Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have identified one known die variety for this date (cud). Produced 9 years after the celebrated 1821 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $43 to $31K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $184K in PR65 grade at Goldberg Auctioneers. Designed by Robert Scot.