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1843 Petite-Small Letters

Large Cents · Braided Hair Large Cents · 1839–1857
Regular
Weight10.89 g
Diameter27.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 2,425,342 Combined mintage for all 1843 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerChristian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-257

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About this coinHistory

The 1843 Petite Head with Small Letters in this die marriage represents a specific pairing within the year's complex variety structure. The Petite Head varieties are generally less common than the Mature Head, as the portrait style was being phased out during 1843 production.

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GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F)
VF-20 Very Fine (VF)
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF)
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU)
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS)
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1843 Petite-Small Letters Braided Hair Large Cents were minted?
2,425,342 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1843 varieties).
What is a 1843 Petite-Small Letters Braided Hair Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1843 Petite-Small Letters 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 1843 Petite-Small Letters Braided Hair Large Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.