Coronet Liberty Head Large Cent Values
How Much Coronet Liberty Head Large Cents are Worth: Coronet Liberty Head Large Cent Values & Coin Price Chart
Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | U-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
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| Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
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| 1812 | (None) Phil | Small Date | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $27,200.00 | $56,400.00 | -- |
| 1812 | (None) Phil | Large Date | BN | $260 | $508 | $882 | $1,918.00 | $3,090.00 | $7,990.00 | $15,350.00 | $20,200.00 | $41,250.00 | $73,700.00 |
| 1813 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $260 | $508 | $907 | $2,068.00 | $3,115.00 | $9,350.00 | $20,900.00 | $60,995.00 | $106,500.00 | -- |
| 1814 | (None) Phil | Plain 4 | BN | $240 | $470 | $832 | $1,818.00 | $2,840.00 | $7,965.00 | $14,850.00 | $25,700.00 | $40,000.00 | $48,700.00 |
| 1814 | (None) Phil | Plain 4 | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $45,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1814 | (None) Phil | Crosslet 4 | BN | $248 | $520 | $895 | $1,943.00 | $2,940.00 | $8,565.00 | $14,350.00 | $18,200.00 | $49,995.00 | $63,700.00 |
| 1816 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $49 | $77 | $142 | $332 | $443 | $833 | $1,232.00 | $2,305.00 | $5,565.00 | $13,000.00 |
| 1816 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,000.00 | $1,845.00 | $3,055.00 | $7,200.00 | -- |
| 1816 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6,000.00 | $15,930.00 | -- | -- |
| 1817 | (None) Phil | 13 Stars | BN | $52 | $73 | $136 | $295 | $497 | $888 | $1,275.00 | $2,108.00 | $3,943.00 | $8,800.00 |
| 1817 | (None) Phil | 13 Stars | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,588.00 | $2,643.00 | $4,950.00 | -- |
| 1817 | (None) Phil | 13 Stars | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,750.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1817 | (None) Phil | 15 Stars | BN | $92 | $149 | $295 | $780 | $1,375.00 | $4,320.00 | $10,250.00 | $15,500.00 | $52,250.00 | -- |
| 1818 | (None) Phil | 15 Stars | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $61,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1818 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $40 | $59 | $200 | $213 | $332 | $556 | $935 | $1,245.00 | $2,015.00 | $8,825.00 |
| 1818 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $675 | $1,134.00 | $1,566.00 | $4,318.00 | $14,000.00 |
| 1819/(8) | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $700 | $2,763.00 | $16,625.00 | -- | -- |
| 1819/(8) | (None) Phil | Large Date | BN | $42 | $54 | $88 | $233 | $365 | $780 | $1,293.00 | $2,255.00 | $4,375.00 | $9,500.00 |
| 1819/(8) | (None) Phil | Large Date | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $950 | $1,455.00 | $3,263.00 | $7,113.00 | -- |
| 1819 | (None) Phil | Small Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,750.00 | $11,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1819 | (None) Phil | Small Date | BN | $35 | $82 | $108 | $247 | $378 | $893 | $1,220.00 | $1,932.00 | $5,950.00 | -- |
| 1819 | (None) Phil | Small Date | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,250.00 | $1,495.00 | $2,805.00 | $9,920.00 | -- |
| 1819/8 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $47 | $73 | $132 | $327 | $563 | $1,358.00 | $2,600.00 | $3,055.00 | $10,375.00 | -- |
| 1819/8 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,640.00 | $8,300.00 | -- | -- |
| 1820 | (None) Phil | Large Date | BN | $36 | $62 | $108 | $212 | $361 | $461 | $755 | $1,328.00 | $2,205.00 | $3,790.00 |
| 1820 | (None) Phil | Large Date | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $550 | $1,040.00 | $1,555.00 | $2,850.00 | $4,555.00 |
| 1820 | (None) Phil | Large Date | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $550 | $2,490.00 | $5,663.00 | $14,100.00 | -- |
| 1820/19 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $49 | $85 | $144 | $468 | $755 | $1,835.00 | $3,350.00 | $4,975.00 | $11,150.00 | $17,000.00 |
| 1820/19 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3,900.00 | $6,800.00 | $11,150.00 | $21,300.00 |
| 1821 | (None) Phil | Small Date | BN | $82 | $108 | $195 | $495 | $965 | $1,675.00 | $2,525.00 | $5,425.00 | $9,000.00 | -- |
| 1821 | (None) Phil | Small Date | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,800.00 | $2,960.00 | $6,310.00 | -- | -- |
| 1821 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $98 | $226 | $443 | $1,355.00 | $1,958.00 | $9,900.00 | $23,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1821 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $29,250.00 | $35,600.00 | -- | -- |
| 1821 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $40,000.00 | $45,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1822 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $80 | $120 | $157 | $415 | $690 | $1,550.00 | $2,725.00 | $5,185.00 | $15,100.00 | -- |
| 1822 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,150.00 | $3,600.00 | $7,675.00 | $22,500.00 | -- |
| 1823 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $280 | $623 | $1,088.00 | $4,695.00 | $7,500.00 | $32,550.00 | $25,300.00 | $50,500.00 | $114,000.00 | $375,000.00 |
| 1823 | (None) Phil | Private Restrike Silver | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20,400.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1823/2 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $259 | $509 | $1,015.00 | $2,725.00 | $7,525.00 | $19,125.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1824 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $140 | $250 | $300 | $535 | $793 | $3,250.00 | $5,795.00 | $8,270.00 | $17,850.00 | -- |
| 1824 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8,850.00 | $17,700.00 | $30,650.00 | $56,500.00 |
| 1824/2 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $129 | $209 | $443 | $1,088.00 | $2,700.00 | $8,500.00 | $28,500.00 | $50,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1825 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $73 | $110 | $174 | $428 | $783 | $1,980.00 | $3,870.00 | $6,250.00 | $13,750.00 | $36,750.00 |
| 1825 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,600.00 | $5,744.00 | $10,800.00 | -- | -- |
| 1826 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $66 | $98 | $144 | $307 | $578 | $1,320.00 | $2,185.00 | $3,610.00 | $5,750.00 | $17,250.00 |
| 1826 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3,665.00 | $5,825.00 | $10,000.00 | -- |
| 1826/5 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $169 | $248 | $418 | $1,218.00 | $1,775.00 | $5,760.00 | $8,880.00 | $19,600.00 | $29,600.00 | $47,600.00 |
| 1827 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $100 | $120 | $170 | $247 | $440 | $1,370.00 | $2,535.00 | $4,388.00 | $7,150.00 | $12,750.00 |
| 1827 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,850.00 | $4,200.00 | $8,000.00 | $11,500.00 | -- |
| 1828 | (None) Phil | Large Narrow Date | BN | $50 | $83 | $120 | $302 | $538 | $1,300.00 | $2,850.00 | $4,150.00 | $7,963.00 | $21,000.00 |
| 1828 | (None) Phil | Large Narrow Date | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6,500.00 | $14,000.00 | -- |
| 1828 | (None) Phil | Small Wide Date | BN | $114 | $167 | $238 | $463 | $755 | $2,225.00 | $4,275.00 | $10,425.00 | -- | -- |
| 1828 | (None) Phil | Small Wide Date | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $11,000.00 | $31,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1829 | (None) Phil | Large Letters | BN | $77 | $110 | $149 | $338 | $598 | $1,675.00 | $3,350.00 | $5,870.00 | $8,850.00 | $43,500.00 |
| 1829 | (None) Phil | Large Letters | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $7,300.00 | $12,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1829 | (None) Phil | Medium Letters | BN | $146 | $248 | $533 | $1,625.00 | $3,025.00 | $8,100.00 | $10,875.00 | $17,600.00 | -- | -- |
| 1830 | (None) Phil | Large Letters | BN | $57 | $86 | $109 | $252 | $403 | $875 | $2,225.00 | $3,775.00 | $6,538.00 | $11,075.00 |
| 1830 | (None) Phil | Large Letters | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,865.00 | $7,800.00 | $10,200.00 | $22,000.00 |
| 1830 | (None) Phil | Medium Letters | BN | $179 | $375 | $718 | $3,275.00 | $5,825.00 | $12,650.00 | $22,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1831 | (None) Phil | Large Letters | BN | $60 | $68 | $112 | $189 | $287 | $623 | $1,065.00 | $2,060.00 | $5,050.00 | $10,500.00 |
| 1831 | (None) Phil | Large Letters | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $800 | $1,525.00 | $3,960.00 | $8,982.00 | $21,500.00 |
| 1831 | (None) Phil | Medium Letters | BN | $43 | $70 | $120 | $217 | $421 | $913 | $1,980.00 | $2,270.00 | $4,975.00 | $7,150.00 |
| 1831 | (None) Phil | Medium Letters | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,750.00 | $2,325.00 | $4,695.00 | $7,575.00 | $43,000.00 |
| 1832 | (None) Phil | Large Letters | BN | $48 | $120 | $112 | $194 | $274 | $725 | $1,438.00 | $2,388.00 | $3,513.00 | $7,500.00 |
| 1832 | (None) Phil | Large Letters | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,875.00 | $3,250.00 | $6,500.00 | $33,500.00 |
| 1832 | (None) Phil | Medium Letters | BN | $50 | $85 | $200 | $312 | $663 | $1,035.00 | $1,405.00 | $2,725.00 | $5,750.00 | $10,500.00 |
| 1832 | (None) Phil | Medium Letters | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3,150.00 | $4,500.00 | $18,000.00 | -- |
| 1833 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $50 | $73 | $95 | $188 | $288 | $603 | $1,253.00 | $2,180.00 | $3,690.00 | $6,030.00 |
| 1833 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $675 | $2,745.00 | $3,650.00 | $8,300.00 | $23,495.00 |
| 1833 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,850.00 | $7,000.00 | $22,000.00 | -- |
| 1834 | (None) Phil | Lg 8, Sm Stars, Med Let | BN | $50 | $74 | $123 | $234 | $365 | $808 | $2,143.00 | $3,263.00 | $5,000.00 | $7,500.00 |
| 1834 | (None) Phil | Lg 8, Sm Stars, Med Let | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,000.00 | $2,465.00 | $3,640.00 | $9,325.00 | -- |
| 1834 | (None) Phil | Large 8, Large Stars, Med. Let. | BN | $813 | $1,285.00 | $1,915.00 | $4,300.00 | $5,750.00 | $9,650.00 | $17,750.00 | $30,000.00 | $40,750.00 | -- |
| 1834 | (None) Phil | Large Letter Reverse | BN | $157 | $247 | $385 | $983 | $1,623.00 | $2,585.00 | $6,745.00 | $12,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1834 | (None) Phil | Large Letter Reverse | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8,750.00 | $14,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1834 | (None) Phil | Small 8 | BN | $44 | $69 | $116 | $248 | $501 | $738 | $1,120.00 | $1,680.00 | $3,045.00 | $5,675.00 |
| 1834 | (None) Phil | Small 8 | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $775 | $3,288.00 | $8,100.00 | $13,000.00 | $28,500.00 |
| 1835 | (None) Phil | Head of 1836 | BN | $45 | $66 | $84 | $190 | $279 | $1,015.00 | $1,530.00 | $2,490.00 | $4,523.00 | $21,995.00 |
| 1835 | (None) Phil | Head of 1836 | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,200.00 | $2,838.00 | $4,050.00 | $9,630.00 | $16,600.00 |
| 1835 | (None) Phil | Small 8, Stars | BN | $88 | $110 | $151 | $271 | $389 | $1,010.00 | $2,115.00 | $4,650.00 | $6,075.00 | $10,750.00 |
| 1835 | (None) Phil | Small 8, Stars | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4,200.00 | $6,525.00 | $31,995.00 | -- |
| 1835 | (None) Phil | Large 8, Stars | BN | $68 | $105 | $212 | $377 | $613 | $1,625.00 | $2,450.00 | $5,700.00 | $9,500.00 | -- |
| 1835 | (None) Phil | Large 8, Stars | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8,800.00 | $14,200.00 | -- |
| 1836 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $46 | $90 | $87 | $202 | $418 | $600 | $1,143.00 | $1,945.00 | $2,745.00 | $7,000.00 |
| 1836 | (None) Phil | -- | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $675 | $1,790.00 | $2,365.00 | $4,040.00 | $30,000.00 |
| 1836 | (None) Phil | -- | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1837 | (None) Phil | Head of 1838 | BN | $45 | $57 | $84 | $183 | $236 | $463 | $849 | $1,117.00 | $2,145.00 | $2,835.00 |
| 1837 | (None) Phil | Head of 1838 | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $600 | $1,090.00 | $1,730.00 | $3,400.00 | $5,980.00 |
| 1837 | (None) Phil | Small Letters | BN | $39 | $70 | $84 | $199 | $296 | $620 | $1,102.00 | $1,550.00 | $3,245.00 | $4,760.00 |
| 1837 | (None) Phil | Small Letters | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,000.00 | $3,625.00 | $6,125.00 | -- |
| 1837 | (None) Phil | Medium Letters | BN | $37 | $57 | $88 | $151 | $247 | $508 | $830 | $1,109.00 | $2,395.00 | $3,650.00 |
| 1837 | (None) Phil | Medium Letters | RB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $700 | $1,600.00 | $2,725.00 | $3,570.00 | $9,050.00 |
| 1837 | (None) Phil | Medium Letters | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4,000.00 | $8,575.00 | $34,500.00 | -- |
| 1838 | (None) Phil | -- | BN | $35 | $50 | $76 | $150 | $242 | $390 | $743 | $1,253.00 | $1,798.00 | $2,945.00 |
History of the Coronet Liberty Head Large Cent
The Coronet (Liberty Head) Large Cent, minted from 1816 to 1857, was the final U.S. Large Cent series design before the smaller Flying Eagle Cent was introduced. Designed by Robert Scot and modified by Christian Gobrecht, the Coronet Large Cent was introduced in 1816, replacing the Classic Head Large Cent, which had been discontinued in 1814 due to wartime copper shortages.
The obverse features a left-facing Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY,” while the reverse displays a simple wreath encircling “ONE CENT.” This series underwent several design modifications over its long production run, resulting in three distinct subtypes:
- Matron Head (1816-1839): Features a larger, rounded Liberty portrait with a wide coronet.
- Modified Matron Head (1835-1839): A refinement of the original design with a smaller, more compact Liberty portrait.
- Braided Hair (1840-1857): Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this final version featured a Liberty portrait with braided hair and a refined wreath reverse.
By 1857, the Coronet Large Cent was discontinued in favor of the Flying Eagle Cent, as the increasing cost of copper made the large-format cent impractical.
Rarest Coins in the Series
- 1823/2, 1839/6, and 1847/7 Overdate: A rare variety with the last digit of the date struck over an earlier “2” and “7.”
- 1843 Petite & Mature Head Varieties: Features distinct portrait differences.
- 1851/81 Overdate: Features a repunched “81” visible over “51.”
- 1857: The last of the large cents, marking the transition to small cents.
Types of Collections
- Matron Head Collection: This collection focuses on 1816 to 1839 Coronet Large Cents featuring the original larger, rounded Liberty portrait with a wide coronet. It highlights early classic designs and gradual changes in Liberty’s profile.
- Modified Matron Head Collection: This set highlights the refinement from 1835 to 1839 with a smaller, more compact Liberty portrait, showing transitional design alterations within the series.
- Braided Hair Collection: A collection of Coronet Large Cents from 1840 to 1857 with the final, elegant design of Liberty featuring braided hair and a refined wreath on the reverse, representing the last phase of large cent issues.
- Complete Date Set: A collection of every issued date within the Coronet series from 1816 to 1857, potentially including all known varieties and subtypes for a comprehensive historical overview.
Beginner vs. Advanced Collecting
Beginner Collecting
New collectors can start with affordable circulated Coronet Large Cents found at coin shows, estate sales, and specialized dealers. Focus on distinct Liberty hair details, clear date numerals, and a well-defined wreath, while avoiding pieces with heavy corrosion. Store coins in airtight holders to slow oxidation.
Advanced Collecting
This series generally suits experienced collectors, as well-preserved examples are scarce and assembling a high-grade set demands time and a substantial budget.
Investment Potential
The Coronet Large Cent can be a viable option for those seeking long-term numismatic value, especially early issues and high-grade examples. Coins such as 1823/2, 1839/6, and the overdated varieties continue to appreciate in value. Additionally, proof issues and Full Red (RD) specimens are in high demand among advanced collectors.