1836 Modified 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
$7,188 MS66 02-01-2009 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1836 Modified Matron Head Coronet Head Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Modified Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1835-1839 series. With a mintage of 2.1 million, this is a less common issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 84% 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. Minted during the age of Jacksonian democracy and the rise of the common man, as new branch mints opened in Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $34 to $997 depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1726.
