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1819 1819/8 Overdate Proof
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 2,671,000 Combined mintage for all 1819 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Robert Scot / Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-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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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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