United States 1856 cent KM-67

from the Molly Malone Collection

This type, struck 1839-57 in large quantities, is readily available in circulated condition. The introduction of Gobrecht's hub of Liberty reduced the year-to-year variation in her appearance but plenty of varieties exist nonetheless. For 1856, the major divisions are "slanting 5's", shown here, and "upright 5's", of equal value.

Recorded mintage: 2,690,463 (all varieties).

Specification: 10.89 g, copper, 27.5 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Christian Gobrecht.

Catalog reference: KM 67.

Source:

• Breen, Walter H., Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U. S. and Colonial Coins, New York: Doubleday, 1987.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.
• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.

Link to:

• 1853 cent
• 1856 "flying eagle" cent
• 1856 3 cents
• 1856 half dime
• 1856 dime
• 1856 gold dollar type III
• 1856-C 5 dollars
• 1856-D 5 dollars
• 1856 10 dollars
• 1856-S 10 dollars
• 1856-S 20 dollars
• return to United States Braided Hair Large Cents (1839-1857)
• Coins and currency dated 1856