1828 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - Large Narrow 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.
Auction Record
$19,550 MS66 02-01-2009 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1828 Matron Head Coronet Head Cent - Large Narrow Date belongs to the Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1816-1835 series. With a mintage of 2.3 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 46% 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 Narrow Date and Small Wide Date varieties exist. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $43 to $4.8K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1654.
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