Lot 89
Copper Large Cents
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $95
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-150
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Cent
Year: 1797, 1818, 1820, 1824,1826, 1840, 1844-1845, 1847-1848, 1854-1857
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: Various Conditions, Mostly Heavily Worn
Metal: Copper
Additional Description: The Old Copper Large Cents, struck from the 1790s through the 1850s, offer a tangible link to the earliest days of the United States. These sizable, copper coins were among the first official cents produced by the fledgling Mint, embodying both the young nation’s aspirations and the practical challenges of a growing economy. Their designs evolved over decades—from the flowing hair and wreath motifs to the distinctive Braided Hair style—each reflecting shifts in artistic tastes and minting technology. Though bulky by modern standards, these large cents were essential in everyday commerce, circulating widely before being replaced by smaller, more convenient coins.
Lot details
- Lot
- 89
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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