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1826
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,517,425 Combined mintage for all 1826 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Robert Scot / Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-198 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1826:
- 1826 1826/5 Overdate · 1826/5 Overdate
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The 1826 large cent had a healthy mintage and is among the more available Coronet Head dates. The coin circulated widely and is found in the typical grade range for the series: Good to Fine, with higher grades progressively scarcer. No dramatic varieties distinguish the standard-date 1826, though the 1826/5 overdate is collected separately.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $25 | $29 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $45 | $52 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $67 | $77 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $121 | $140 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $285 | $330 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $470 | $540 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $990 | $1,140 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $2,620 | $2,775 |
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