United States 1829 cent

variety N-3

This type, struck 1816-39 in substantial quantities, is available in circulated condition. Many varieties exist and all are avidly collected altho the date is common as a whole. The poster commented, "Small Letters Reverse. Late die state. The fields are flowlined and all 3 of the A's in the reverse legend are filled. Called AU55 and finest known by 10 points in the Noyes census, his photo #21036. Bland also says AU55 and CC#1. PCGS Population 1; none finer. Provenance: Ex James Kelly, Central States Numismatic Society Convention 4/55:470A-Emanuel Taylor 10/60. RE Naftzger, Goldbergs 2/1/09:219."

Recorded mintage: 1,414,500 (all varieties).

Specification: 10.89 g, copper, 28-29 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Christian Gobrecht.

Catalog reference: KM 45.

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, 59th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2005.
• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.

Link to:

• 1828 half cent
• 1828 cent
• 1829 half dime
• 1839 cent
• return to United States Matron Head Large Cents (1816-1839)
• Coins and currency dated 1829