1826 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent Base
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About This Coin
The 1826 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent Base is a United States cent from the Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835 series — 11th of 20 years in the series. In 1826, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 4.9 million. This ranks 11th 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. Multiple die varieties. The series maintained strong annual production. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, with a plain edge. Collectors have identified 2 known die varieties for this date, including cud. Produced 5 years after the celebrated 1821 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $81 to $12K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $39K in MS66 grade at Goldberg Auctioneers. Designed by Robert Scot.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(5)
1826 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent
1826 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - 6/5
1826 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - Brunk M-247 J. Martin Faye N.C
