1855 Large Cent Knob on Ear Fine

Large Cents were the first cent produced by the U.S. Mint. This coin is the popular "Knob on Ear" variety, which was the result of a small chip falling from the die creating a space that filled with metal each time a coin was struck.

Coin Highlights

• Coin is struck in Copper.
• Obverse: Braided Hair interpretation of Liberty. Visible knob directly above ear.
• Reverse: "United States of America" around the perimeter, denomination within wreath.
• Designed by Christian Gobrecht.
• Sovereign coin backed by the U.S. government.

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