1809 Classic Head Cent
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$43,200 MS64BN 08-11-2020 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1809 Classic Head Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Classic Head Cents 1808-1814 series. With a mintage of 222,867, this is an extremely rare issue. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a fillet or headband inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT. Multiple die varieties cataloged. Production continued at Philadelphia. Estimated market value ranges from $498 to $6.3K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1546.
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