1816 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
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
$25,300 MS60 02-17-2001 Superior Galleries
Description
The 1816 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent is a cent from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835 series. With a mintage of 2.8 million, this is a less common issue. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a hair ribbon inscribed LIBERTY, with a coronet of stars around her head and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT. First year of the Matron Head (Coronet) Cent. Numerous Newcomb die varieties cataloged. Estimated market value ranges from $43 to $1.3K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1591.
External References
Error Varieties(2)
1816 Matron Head Large Cent N-2 Obverse Rim Cud
CU-1C-1816-01 Cud
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