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1835 Small 8, Stars

Large Cents · Coronet Head Large Cents · 1816–1839
Regular
Weight10.89 g
Diameter28.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 3,878,400 Combined mintage for all 1835 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot / Christian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-230
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About this coinHistory

The 1835 Small 8, Stars variety uses the compact numeral 8. The difference from the Large 8 is visible when the two are compared directly. Among 1835 varieties, the Small 8 is collected alongside the Large 8 and the Head of 1836 as part of the year's variety set.

Price guideReference

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GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) — —
VG-8 Very Good (VG) — —
F-12 Fine (F) — —
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) — —
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) — —
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) — —
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) — —
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) — —
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1835 Small 8, Stars Coronet Head Large Cents were minted?
3,878,400 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1835 varieties).
What is a 1835 Small 8, Stars Coronet Head Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1835 Small 8, Stars 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 1835 Small 8, Stars 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.