1817 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - 15 Stars
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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
$50,600 MS65 02-01-2009 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1817 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - 15 Stars, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835 collection. With a mintage of 3.9 million, this is a less common issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. The 15-Star and 13-Star obverse varieties exist. The 15-Star is a notable error reflecting miscounted stars. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $61 to $7.8K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1597.
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