1837-P Coronet

  • Category
    Coronet
  • Design
    Matron Head (1816-1839)
  • Year
    1837
  • Mint
    Philadelphia
  • Mintage
    5,558,300
  • Designer
    Robert Scot
  • Composition
    100% Copper
  • Diameter
    28.5mm
  • Weight
    10.89g
Known variants:
Head of 1838

One major variety is the 1837 Coronet Head Large Cent (Penny) featuring the "Head of 1838" with beaded cords in lady liberty's hair. The difference deals with the portrait of liberty on the obverse of the coin. The "Head of 1837" liberty features plain cords in the hair whereas the "Head of 1838" features beaded cords.

Small Letters - Plain Cord

One major variety is the 1837 Coronet Head Large Cent (Penny) featuring the smaller letters on the reverse and the "Head of 1837" with plain cords in lady liberty's hair on the obverse of the coin.

Medium Letters - Plain Cord

One major variety is the 1837 Coronet Head Large Cent (Penny) featuring the medium sized letters on the reverse and the "Head of 1837" with plain cords in lady liberty's hair on the obverse of the coin.