1826 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent
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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
$13,513 MS66 10-18-2012 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1826 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835 series. With a mintage of 1.5 million, this is a scarce issue — ranked 3rd of 4 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. Multiple die varieties. The series maintained strong annual production. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $81 to $12K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1645.
