1810 LARGE CENT
PCGS Nos: 1549, 1550
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,458,500
Proofs: None
Designer: John Reich
Diameter: 28-29 millimeters
Metal content:
Copper - 100%
Weight: 168 grains (10.89 grams)
Edge: Plain
Mintmark: None (all 1810 Large
Cents were struck at the Philadelphia Mint)
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& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Varieties (5):
1810/09 Overdate
Sheldon 281 -
Common
Normal Date
Sheldon 282 -
Common
Sheldon 283 -
Common
Sheldon 284 -
Scarce
Sheldon 285 -
Common
Restrike in Tin - Extremely
Rare (2-3 known)
Notes:
The finest Brown examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-65BN's.
The finest Red-Brown example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67RB.
The finest "1810/09" Brown example graded by PCGS is a single
MS-64BN.
The finest "1810/09" Red-Brown example graded by PCGS is a
single MS-65RB.
Significant examples:
See individual variety listings
Recent appearances:
See individual variety listings
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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