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1811 1811/0 Overdate

Large Cents · Classic Head Large Cents · 1808–1814
Variety
Weight10.89 g
Diameter29 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 218,025 Combined mintage for all 1811 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerJohn Reich
Collector's Key IDCK-164

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About this coinHistory

The 1811/0 overdate large cent shows a 1 punched over a 0 in the final digit of the date. The Mint reused an 1810 die by updating the date, and the remnant of the underlying 0 is visible beneath the 1. The overdate is identifiable on coins in Good or better condition, though sharper examples in Fine and above show the doubled digit most clearly.

The 1811/0 is collected alongside the 1810/09 as part of the Classic Head overdate sequence. Both coins represent the Mint's standard practice of extending die life by updating dates rather than cutting new dies. For a variety collector, the overdates add historical and numismatic interest to what might otherwise be routine mid-series dates.

Pricing for the 1811/0 carries a variety premium over the standard 1811, with the premium scaled to the clarity of the overdate feature. Certification services attribute the variety, and a confirmed overdate on a holder provides market confidence for the premium paid.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

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 1811 1811/0 Overdate Classic Head Large Cents were minted?
218,025 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1811 varieties).
What is a 1811 1811/0 Overdate Classic Head Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1811 1811/0 Overdate Classic Head 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 1811 1811/0 Overdate Classic Head Large Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.