1840 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent - Small/Large 18
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $16,100
- Sold
- Grade
- MS66
- Auction house
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1840 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent - Small/Large 18 is part of the Braided Hair Coronet Head Cents 1839-1857 series. Every 1840 cent falls within the 2,462,700 reported for the year; how many were struck from the Small/Large 18 die is unknown. The obverse features Liberty facing left with braided hair swept up and held by a beaded cord, wearing a headband inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT. Large Date and Small Date varieties exist. The Petite Head subtype appeared. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 27.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1826.
External References
Error Varieties(2)
CU-1C-1840-01 Rim Cud
RRDC-1c-1840-01 Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack
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