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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