1840 Large Cent Sm Date VG
Numismatic
1840 Large Cent Sm Date VG
In 1840, the United States Mint in Philadelphia produced a distinctive copper one-cent piece featuring the refined Braided Hair design. This coin represents an early year in a classic series that spanned from 1839 to 1857, showcasing the evolving aesthetic of early American copper currency. The obverse displays a stylized portrait of Liberty, her hair neatly bound in braids, encircled by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. On the reverse, the words ONE CENT are featured prominently at the center, enclosed by a delicate wreath and the surrounding inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. This particular specimen survives in Very Good condition, offering a tangible look at the everyday currency of mid-nineteenth-century America.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1840 |
| Grade | Very Good |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Cent |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.10 mm |
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