Classic Head Cents

(1808-1814)

Mention the word “classic” and people think of works that are beautiful and enduring—Greek and Roman statues, Shakespearean sonnets, even luxury cars from a bygone era. The so-called “Classic Head” large cent produced by the United States Mint in the early 1800s is old enough to be thought of in that context, but it’s not exactly “classic” in terms of beauty. On the contrary, its portraiture is plain—some might even say homely. And yet, while it may be misnamed, it is viewed with great affection by many collectors.

The large, copper cents issued by the Mint during the nation’s formative years underwent frequent changes in design. Four major changes occurred before cent coinage was even five years old, and lesser variations took place with regularity within these basic types. A semblance of stability seemed to have be.... (Expand Text)

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1810 CLASSIC HEAD 1C MS64 Brown PCGS

MARVELOUS CLASSIC HEAD SPECIMEN. S-282. CAC.
$38,500.00

1808 CLASSIC HEAD 1C MS63 Brown PCGS

LOVELY CHOCOLATE BROWN PLANCHET.
$19,750.00

1808 CLASSIC HEAD 1C MS66 Brown NGC

LOVELY TAN PATINA. S-278. RARITY-3. JUST A SINGLE COIN GRADED HIGHER.
$45,000.00

1809 CLASSIC HEAD 1C MS63 Brown PCGS

ELIASBERG PEDIGREE. S-280. CHOICE CHOCOLATE BROWN SURFACES.
$33,000.00

1809 CLASSIC HEAD 1C MS64 Brown PCGS

GEM SURFACES. CHOCOLATE BROWN PATINA. TIED FOR HIGHEST GRADED.
$45,000.00

1811 CLASSIC HEAD 1C MS65 Brown NGC

GEM CHOCOLATE SURFACES WITH SOME RED LUSTER STILL SHOWING. S-287. CONDITION CENSUS.
$55,000.00

1811 CLASSIC HEAD 1C MS66 Red Brown PCGS

GEM RED CHOCOLATE BROWN SURFACES. S-287. RARITY-2. SOLE HIGHEST GRADED.
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1812 CLASSIC HEAD 1C, SMALL DATE MS65+ Brown PCGS

SMALL DATE. GEM CHOCOLATE GLOSSY BROWN SURFACES WITH SOME RED STILL EXTANT. SOLE HIGHEST GRADED AT PCGS. CAC.
$71,500.00