PCGS Nos: 1642, 1643

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,461,100
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)
 

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Varieties (9):
Newcomb 1 - Very Scarce
Newcomb 2 - Scarce
Newcomb 3 - Common
Newcomb 4 - Scarce
Newcomb 5 - Delisted
Newcomb 6 - Common
Newcomb 7 - Common
Newcomb 8 - Common
Newcomb 9 - Common
Newcomb 10 - Scarce

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated Brown example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65BN.

The finest Uncirculated Red-Brown example graded by PCGS is a single MS-64RB.

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