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1818-1857 Large Cent Very Good-Fine
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222563
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Large Cents Survive 19th Century Meltdown!
During the 1850s, large cents were melted by the millions, and most were lost forever. Craftsmen purchased them in 14,000-coin kegs from the mint and immediately melted them down to get the copper. They actually paid less for the coins than the U.S. Mint paid for the raw copper used to strike them! That's why they're so hard to find today! These are in Very Good collector condition. Struck from 1816 to 1857. Dates vary.
| Availability | In Stock |
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| Year of Issue | (Date Our Choice) |
| Country | United States |
| Composition | Copper |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Grade | F |
| Denomination | 0.01 |
|---|---|
| Currency Type | Dollar |
| Mint Name | Philadelphia - P |
| Coin Weight | 10.89 Grams - g |
| Dimensions | 27.5mm |
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A Brief History of the American Cent
Posted On: May 20, 2019|Posted In: U.S. Coin ArticlesBy Louis Golino As the lowest denomination circulating coin issued, the cent, which is the proper numismatic term for coins that many call pennies, was the first coin (along with half cents) struck by the U.S. Mint beginning in 1793. Made using hand-engraved dies, those first cents, as well as all the other types issued until 1857, are known as large cents and have a diameter similar to that of…