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1843 Mature Head
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 2,425,342 Combined mintage for all 1843 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-254 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1843:
- 1843 Petite Head, Small Letters · Petite Head, Small Letters
- 1843 Petite-Large Letters · Petite-Large Letters
- 1843 Petite-Small Letters · Petite-Small Letters
External references
The 1843 Mature Head large cent shows a portrait where Liberty's features appear slightly older and more pronounced than on the Petite Head varieties from the same year. The head is larger, the jaw more defined, and the overall impression is of a more assertive portrait. The Mature Head became the standard for subsequent years, while the Petite Head was phased out.
The 1843 is one of the more variety-rich dates in the Braided Hair series, with both portrait styles (Mature and Petite) appearing in combination with different letter sizes on the reverse. A collector who wants a single 1843 can choose any variety; a variety specialist needs multiple coins to cover the date.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $19.50 | $23 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $30 | $35 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $40 | $46 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $80 | $92 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $135 | $155 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $245 | $280 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $605 | $695 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,140 | $1,210 |
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