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1839 Head of 1838

Large Cents · Coronet Head Large Cents · 1816–1839
Regular
Weight10.89 g
Diameter28.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 3,128,661 Combined mintage for all 1839 Coronet Head varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot / Christian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-241

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Varieties & References

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About this coinHistory

The 1839 Head of 1838 variety uses an obverse portrait in the style of the previous year, with proportions and hair treatment consistent with the 1838 dies. The Head of 1838 is the conservative option among 1839 portrait styles: a standard, competently executed Coronet Head that matches the established design rather than departing from it.

Among the 1839 varieties, the Head of 1838 is the most conventional and typically the most affordable. It lacks the novelty of the Booby Head or the Silly Head but offers a well-executed final-year Coronet Head for collectors who want the date without the premium that the more colorfully named varieties command.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $28 $32
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $34 $39
F-12 Fine (F) $48 $55
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $80 $92
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $245 $280
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $360 $415
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $515 $595
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $1,595 $1,690
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1839 Head of 1838 Coronet Head Large Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $28–$32, rising to roughly $515–$595 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1839 Head of 1838 Coronet Head Large Cents were minted?
3,128,661 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1839 Coronet Head varieties).
What is a 1839 Head of 1838 Coronet Head Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1839 Head of 1838 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 1839 Head of 1838 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.