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1830 Large Letters
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,711,500 Combined mintage for all 1830 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Robert Scot / Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-210 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1830:
- 1830 Medium Letters · Medium Letters
External references
The 1830 Large Letters variety continues the letter-size distinction established in the late 1820s. The bolder reverse lettering identifies this group of die marriages within the year's production. The 1830 had a solid mintage, and both letter varieties are available in circulated grades.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $25 | $29 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $33 | $38 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $40 | $46 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $80 | $92 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $183 | $210 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $325 | $375 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $690 | $795 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,845 | $1,955 |
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