United States 1853 cent

from the Mountain Groan 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.

Recorded mintage: 6,641,131 (highest mintage large cent).

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, 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:

• 1847 cent
• 1853 half cent
• 1853 half dime, with arrows
• 1853 dime
• 1853 quarter
• 1853 half dollar
• 1853-O gold dollar
• 1853 2½ dollars
• 1853-D 2½ dollars
• 1853-C 5 dollars
• 1856 large cent
• 1856 half dime
• Braided Hair Cent (1839-1857)
• Coins and currency dated 1853