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1823 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-190

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The 1823 proof large cent is one of the rarest proofs in the Coronet Head series. The date is already the key to the circulation-strike set, and the proof version exists in even smaller numbers. Surviving proofs are major rarities that appear at auction infrequently. Any offering draws intense specialist interest.

The proof combines the extreme scarcity of the 1823 date with the extreme scarcity of early proof copper. Authentication and grading by a major service are essential requirements for any transaction involving this coin.

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