1837 Coronet Head Large Cent – Liberty Head Design- Damaged, Early U.S. Copper

Mintage:
6,370,200

Notable Facts:

• The 1837 large cent is one of the final issues of the Coronet Head series before the introduction of the Braided Hair design in 1839.

• Struck during a period of rapid industrial and economic expansion, these coins circulated heavily across the growing United States and represent one of the last large cents of the pre-Civil War economy.

Description:
This 1837 Coronet Head Large Cent, featuring the classic Liberty Head design, is a raw, uncertified example graded approximately VG8. With a mintage of over 6.3 million, this issue helped facilitate commerce in an era of westward expansion and state bank note instability. Part of the long-running Coronet Head (Matron/Young Head) series, the 1837 issue offers collectors a historically rich and visually recognizable piece of American numismatic heritage. Offered from a private collection, the coin is presented with detailed high-resolution photography, providing a clear view of its design and surfaces. An accessible entry for copper coin enthusiasts and early U.S. type collectors alike.