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1831 Large Letters

Large Cents · Coronet Head Large Cents · 1816–1839
Regular
Weight10.89 g
Diameter28.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 3,359,260 Combined mintage for all 1831 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot / Christian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-213

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About this coinHistory

The 1831 Large Letters variety is one of two letter sizes used on large cent reverse dies in 1831. The bolder lettering identifies specific die marriages within the year. The 1831 had a solid mintage, and both letter varieties circulated alongside each other without distinction in commerce.

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) $80 $92
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $141 $163
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $245 $280
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $435 $500
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $960 $1,015
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1831 Large Letters Coronet Head Large Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $25–$29, rising to roughly $435–$500 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1831 Large Letters Coronet Head Large Cents were minted?
3,359,260 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1831 varieties).
What is a 1831 Large Letters Coronet Head Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1831 Large Letters 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 1831 Large Letters 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.