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1819 Large Date

Large Cents · Coronet Head Large Cents · 1816–1839
Regular
Weight10.89 g
Diameter28.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 2,671,000 Combined mintage for all 1819 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot / Christian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-179

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Varieties & References

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About this coinHistory

The 1819 Large Date large cent uses the taller, bolder numeral punches for the date. The distinction from the Small Date variety is in the physical size of the digits. The Large Date accounts for a portion of the year's production and is collected as a separate die marriage.

The 1819 date had a healthy mintage, and both Large and Small Date varieties are available in circulated grades. A collector who wants a single 1819 can choose whichever variety appears first in acceptable condition. A variety collector will need both, which is achievable without extraordinary effort.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $25 $29
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $33 $38
F-12 Fine (F) $40 $46
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $73 $84
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $205 $235
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $305 $350
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $605 $695
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $1,140 $1,210
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1819 Large Date Coronet Head Large Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $25–$29, rising to roughly $605–$695 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1819 Large Date Coronet Head Large Cents were minted?
2,671,000 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1819 varieties).
What is a 1819 Large Date Coronet Head Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1819 Large Date 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 Large Date Coronet 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.