1835 Coronet Head Large Cent – Small Stars, Small 8, Head of 1835 #2

Mintage:
5,417,300

Notable Facts:

• The 1835 “Head of 1835” variety introduces a slimmer Liberty portrait and sharper details, marking a subtle redesign by Mint Engraver William Kneass.

• Small Stars and a Small 8 in the date help classify this coin within a key transitional phase in early U.S. copper coinage.

Description:
This 1835 Coronet Head Large Cent represents the final year of the Matron-style subtype, featuring the “Head of 1835” portrait, Small Stars, and Small 8 in the date. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of over 5.4 million, it reflects a transitional era before the Braided Hair redesign of 1839. Offered raw and uncertified from a private collection, this example is captured in high-resolution imagery to allow for full visual assessment. A must-have for type collectors and early copper specialists.