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1817 Proof
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,948,400 Combined mintage for all 1817 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Robert Scot / Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-171 |
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The 1817 proof large cent is among the earliest proof issues of the Coronet Head design. Proof large cents from this period were struck in very small quantities for collectors and dignitaries, using polished dies and carefully selected planchets. The exact production number is unknown, but surviving examples are rare enough that each one is tracked by specialists.
Proof large cents of the late 1810s and 1820s predate the Mint's formal proof coin programs. Production was informal, driven by individual requests rather than a published schedule. The coins show mirrored fields and sharp device detail that distinguish them from even the best circulation strikes. Pricing reflects extreme scarcity and the historical significance of early American proof copper.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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