Price Guide for 1819 Cent Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1.65 – $5,175.00Uncirculated: $265.00 – $3,120.00
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eBayCirculated: $38.38 – $577.97Uncirculated: $1,105.00 – $1,226.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $24.00 – $825.00Uncirculated: $875.00 – $9,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8.00 – $5,520.00Uncirculated: $132.00 – $8,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $14.50 – $850.00Uncirculated: $540.00 – $1,350.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $18.00 – $1,200.00Uncirculated: $1,235.00 – $7,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $11.00 – $1,438.00Uncirculated: $374.00 – $19,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $28.85 – $995.00Uncirculated: $888.00 – $1,979.50
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $40.00 – $1,350.00Uncirculated: $1,450.00 – $12,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $60.00
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eBayCirculated: $20.00 – $390.10Uncirculated: $78.00 – $1,719.99
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $661.00Uncirculated: $3,335.00 – $43,700.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $30,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $98.00Uncirculated: $472.00 – $2,070.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,350.00 – $9,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $11,400.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,700.00 – $11,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3.65 – $11,750.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,499.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,350.00 – $15,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,725.00 – $6,613.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5,250.00 – $7,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $265.00 – $2,174.00Uncirculated: $646.25 – $8,518.75
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eBayCirculated: $400.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $32.00 – $810.00Uncirculated: $850.00 – $5,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3,360.00 – $7,638.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,200.00 – $8,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $168.00 – $2,585.00Uncirculated: $2,350.00 – $5,581.00
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eBayCirculated: $15.00 – $385.00Uncirculated: $275.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $240.00 – $2,500.00Uncirculated: $5,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6,900.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $168.00 – $998.75Uncirculated: $720.00 – $3,055.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $850.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $240.00 – $2,160.00Uncirculated: $2,938.00 – $4,025.00
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eBayCirculated: $1,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $84.00 – $960.00Uncirculated: $998.75 – $2,820.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $815.00Uncirculated: $850.00 – $2,100.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $175.00 – $1,997.50Uncirculated: $14,100.00
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 – $1,271.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $975.00 – $1,850.00Uncirculated: $15,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $204.00 – $646.00Uncirculated: $720.00 – $4,700.00
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eBayCirculated: $30.00 – $1,440.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $815.00Uncirculated: $850.00 – $3,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,410.00 – $11,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,000.00 – $15,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $9,400.00 – $14,400.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $129.25 – $576.00Uncirculated: $646.25 – $3,055.00
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eBayCirculated: $425.00Uncirculated: $795.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $815.00Uncirculated: $850.00 – $3,250.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,410.00 – $4,112.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $109.00 – $1,200.00Uncirculated: $990.00 – $7,050.00
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eBayCirculated: $35.51 – $966.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $600.00 – $950.00Uncirculated: $1,750.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $5,287.50 – $5,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $247.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $170.38 – $1,680.00Uncirculated: $1,645.00 – $18,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $115.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $50.00 – $1,150.00Uncirculated: $1,200.00 – $12,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $9,600.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $230.00
Design and Specifications of the 1819 Cent
The 1819 Cent, also known as the Coronet Head Large Cent, was part of the early copper coinage of the United States. This coin represents a crucial period in American numismatic history, as it was produced during the formative years of the U.S. Mint. The design, created by Robert Scot, was used from 1816 to 1839, making it one of the longer-running early cent designs.
Weight | 10.89 grams |
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Diameter | 29 mm |
Mint Marks | None (all minted in Philadelphia) |
Composition | 100% Copper |
Obverse Design | Liberty head facing left, with 13 stars surrounding, designed by Robert Scot |
Reverse Design | Wreath surrounding 'ONE CENT' and fraction '1/100', designed by Robert Scot |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of an 1819 Cent significantly impacts its value. Due to the coin’s age and the soft nature of copper, finding high-grade examples is challenging. Coins in Extremely Fine (XF) condition or better are highly sought after by collectors.
The presence of original red color, even if only traces, can substantially increase the coin’s desirability and value. Conversely, environmental damage, such as corrosion or porosity, can severely diminish the coin’s worth.
Mintage: 2,671,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Extremely rare in grades MS60 and above
Varieties Errors: Small Date and Large Date varieties exist
Market Demand: High, especially for well-preserved specimens
Several factors can influence the value of an 1819 Cent:
1. Date Size Variety: Both Small Date and Large Date varieties exist for this year, with the Small Date being slightly scarcer.
2. Strike Quality: Well-struck coins with full details, especially on the wreath and stars, command a premium.
3. Toning: Attractive, natural toning can enhance the coin’s appeal and value.
4. Die State: Late die state examples showing interesting characteristics like cracks or cuds may be of interest to specialists.
5. Provenance: Coins with a documented history of ownership by notable collectors can see increased value.