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Large Cents Braided Hair Liberty Head 1840-P : Small Date
1840 Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cents : Small Date
Early Copper Penny
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 100% Copper
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Mass / Weight: 10.89 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): 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. The difference between the 1840 Small Date vs Large Date Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny) is depicted below in the example comparison image of the coins:
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-63)
Proof (PR-63)
$29 $41 $54 $84 $179 $333 $697 $1,344 -
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1840 Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cent (Small Date Variety) is Worth $41 in Average Condition and can be Worth $697 to $1,344 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $0.1042
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Small Date Graded VF
$64.25 or Best Offer
Seller: RSHexchange Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
$6.50
Seller: Bustar856 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Holed
$35.00 or Best Offer
Seller: Cdigger Certification Agency: Other
Nice *Low Priced* Vintage Coin for any collection
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Seller: edgch Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: AG/G with a weak date
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Seller: Nashuacoins Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: F Details
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Seller: Cinlou100 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Decent coin, good starter piece. Selling for below book value.
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Seller: tjthomas1962 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition:
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Seller: Bustar856 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Holed
Circulated with great detail and some toning.
$42.00
Seller: TaddsCoins Certification Agency: Other
Certification Number: Raw
Condition: VG-08