1823 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - Proof 3/2
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- Price realized
- $80,500
- Sold
- Grade
- PR64
- Auction house
- Stack's
Description
The 1823 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - Proof 3/2 is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835 series. The 5 sometimes given for 1823 proof cents covers the proof issue as a whole and is an estimate, because the Mint did not record proof mintages before 1858; how many of them show the 3/2 overdate is not recorded. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, with stars around the border, and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT. Struck during a period of national unity and westward expansion following the War of 1812, as the U.S. grew in confidence and territory. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1777.
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