Classic Head Large Cents - Coins

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Classic Head Large Cents are a type of US coin minted from 1808 to 1814. These coins feature a distinctive design with a classical-style portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a simple, wreath-enclosed denomination on the reverse. The Classic Head series is known for its relatively large size, with a diameter of 28 millimeters, and is primarily composed of copper. The coin's design marks a transition in US coinage, reflecting changing artistic styles and concepts of liberty during the early 19th century. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and variation in minting, including different die varieties and grading challenges.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1808 1c BN 1c Classic Head Large Cents 1808 Philadelphia
1809 1c BN 1c Classic Head Large Cents 1809 Philadelphia
1810 1c BN 1c Classic Head Large Cents 1810 Philadelphia
1811 1c BN 1c Classic Head Large Cents 1811 Philadelphia
1812 1c Small Date BN 1c Classic Head Large Cents 1812 Philadelphia
1813 1c BN 1c Classic Head Large Cents 1813 Philadelphia
1814 1c Crosslet 4 BN 1c Classic Head Large Cents 1814 Philadelphia
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 BN 1c Classic Head Large Cents 0 Philadelphia