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1840 Small/Large 18 Proof

Large Cents · Braided Hair Large Cents · 1839–1857
Key date Proof
Weight10.89 g
Diameter27.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 2,462,700 Combined mintage for all 1840 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerChristian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-248

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The 1840 Small/Large 18 proof was struck from the same mixed-date die using proof technique. The variety feature is typically sharper on the proof than on circulated examples. Surviving proofs are rare.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1840 Small/Large 18 Proof Braided Hair Large Cents were minted?
2,462,700 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1840 varieties).
What is a 1840 Small/Large 18 Proof Braided Hair Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1840 Small/Large 18 Proof Braided Hair Large Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1840 Small/Large 18 Proof Braided Hair Large Cent a key date?
Yes — the 1840 Small/Large 18 Proof Braided Hair Large Cent is considered a key date in the Braided Hair Large Cents series and commands a strong premium.