1823 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent Base

About This Coin

The 1823 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent Base is a United States cent from the Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835 series — 8th of 20 years in the series. In 1823, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 5.0 million. This ranks 13th of 20 years by total mintage, above the series median of 4.5 million. 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 1823/2 overdate is a notable variety. The 1823 is a semi-key date with a lower mintage. Weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Struck two years after the 1821 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $73 to $2.8K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $81K in PR64 grade at Stack's. Designed by Robert Scot.