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1853
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 6,641,131 Combined mintage for all 1853 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-284 |
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No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
External references
The 1853 large cent was produced during the year Congress reduced the silver content of several denominations to prevent melting. The copper large cent was unaffected by the silver weight reduction, but the broader monetary reform environment surrounded its production. The coin is available in circulated grades at standard pricing.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $19.50 | $23 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $30 | $35 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $33 | $38 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $48 | $55 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $121 | $140 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $162 | $187 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $183 | $210 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $370 | $395 |
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