1 Cent "Liberty Head / Matron Head" Type 1, United States

1 Cent "Liberty Head / Matron Head" Type 1, United States, 1816-1835 obverse image1 Cent "Liberty Head / Matron Head" Type 1, United States, 1816-1835 reverse image
1 Cent "Liberty Head / Matron Head" Type 1 coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1816-1835
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
1 Cent "Liberty Head / Matron Head" Type 1 Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$625.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Cent "Liberty Head / Matron Head" Type 1 Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The denomination within a wreath and the country name around the rim

Engraver:

Robert Scot, John Reich

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bust left, 13 stars surrounding, date below

Engraver:

Robert Scot, John Reich

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

1 Cent "Liberty Head / Matron Head" Type 1 Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

1820

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE CENT

1 Cent "Liberty Head / Matron Head" Type 1 Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

1 Cent "Liberty Head / Matron Head" Type 1 sizes
  • Weight:10.89 g
  • Diameter:28.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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