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1819 1819/8 Overdate Proof

Large Cents · Coronet Head Large Cents · 1816–1839
Key date Proof
Weight10.89 g
Diameter28.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 2,671,000 Combined mintage for all 1819 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot / Christian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-178

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The 1819/8 overdate exists in proof form as well as in circulation strikes. The proof version was struck from the same overdate die using proof technique: polished die faces, selected planchets, and careful striking. The overdate feature is typically sharper and more visible on the proof than on circulated examples, because the full die detail is preserved without wear.

The 1819/8 overdate proof is extremely rare. Auction appearances are events that the early large cent community tracks closely. Any example should carry third-party certification confirming both the proof status and the overdate attribution.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1819 1819/8 Overdate Proof Coronet Head Large Cents were minted?
2,671,000 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1819 varieties).
What is a 1819 1819/8 Overdate Proof Coronet Head Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1819 1819/8 Overdate Proof Coronet 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 1819 1819/8 Overdate Proof Coronet Head Large Cent a key date?
Yes — the 1819 1819/8 Overdate Proof Coronet Head Large Cent is considered a key date in the Coronet Head Large Cents series and commands a strong premium.