1820 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - Small Date
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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.
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$5,520 MS64 02-01-2009 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1820 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - Small Date is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835 series. The U.S. Mint produced 4.4 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 31% of production. 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. Large Date, Small Date, and the 1820/19 overdate exist. Higher mintage year. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $43 to $3.2K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #91615.
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