1836 Modified Matron Head Coronet Head Cent Base
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About This Coin
The 1836 Modified Matron Head Coronet Head Cent Base is a United States cent from the Modified Matron Head Coronet Head Cents 1835-1839 series — the second year of the series. In 1836, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 2.5 million. This represents the lowest annual mintage in the entire series, below the series median of 6.4 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. 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 in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, with a plain edge. Collectors have identified 4 known die varieties for this date, including cud. Across its variants, estimated values range from $34 to $997 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $7.2K 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.
