1840-P Coronet

  • Category
    Coronet
  • Design
    Braided Hair (1839-1857)
  • Year
    1840
  • Mint
    Philadelphia
  • Mintage
    2,462,700
  • Designer
    Christian Gobrecht
  • Composition
    100% Copper
  • Diameter
    28.5mm
  • Weight
    10.89g
Known variants:
Large Date

There were two major varieties in regards to the size of the 1840 date on the Braided Hair Large Cent. The one depicted above is the large date variety with larger numbers and a different style.

Small Date

There were two major varieties in regards to the size of the 1840 date on the Braided Hair Large Cent. The one depicted above is the small date variety with smaller numbers and a different style.

Small Date Over Large 18

One major variety is the 1840/18 Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny). This repunched overdate error features a small 1840 date struck over a larger 1840 date. Parts of the underling "18" can be seen within the overlying 1840 date.