1824 LARGE CENT
PCGS Nos: 1636, 1637, 1780
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,262,000 (includes both 1823 and 1824 Large
Cents)
Proofs: estimated 10
Designer: Robert Scot
Diameter: 28-29 millimeters
Metal content:
Copper - 100%
Weight: 168 grains (10.89 grams)
Edge: Plain
Mintmark: None (Philadelphia)
Notes:
The 1924 Large Cent is very rare in Mint State, none having been found in
hoards in the past. Proofs are unknown except for a single PR-64
Brown example certified by PCGS!
The finest Uncirculated Brown examples graded by PCGS are 4 MS-64BN's.
The finest Uncirculated Red-Brown examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-64RB's.
The finest Uncirculated "1824/2" Brown example graded by PCGS is
a single MS-61BN.
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Stamp & Coin
Varieties:
1824/2 Overdate:
Newcomb
1
- Very Common
Newcomb 5 - Very Scarce to Rare
Normal Date:
Newcomb
2 - Common
Newcomb 3 - Common
Newcomb 4 - Common
Significant
examples:
See variety listings
Recent
appearances:
See variety listings
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
"The
Cent Book 1816-1839" by John D. Wright
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