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1823 1823/2 Overdate Proof

Large Cents · Coronet Head Large Cents · 1816–1839
Key date Proof
Weight10.89 g
Diameter28.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 855,730 Combined mintage for all 1823 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot / Christian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-192

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The 1823/2 overdate proof large cent combines three layers of scarcity: the rare 1823 date, the overdate die variety, and the proof format. Surviving examples can be counted on one hand. The coin exists at the intersection of key-date rarity, variety interest, and proof desirability, making it one of the most valuable large cents in any context.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1823 1823/2 Overdate Proof Coronet Head Large Cents were minted?
855,730 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1823 varieties).
What is a 1823 1823/2 Overdate Proof Coronet Head Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1823 1823/2 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 1823 1823/2 Overdate Proof Coronet Head Large Cent a key date?
Yes — the 1823 1823/2 Overdate Proof Coronet Head Large Cent is considered a key date in the Coronet Head Large Cents series and commands a strong premium.