Type Set Coin Collecting: Matron Head (Coronet) Cent: 1816-1839

Matron Head (Coronet) Cent: 1816-1839

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Matron Head Cent Info
Mintage by Year
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Quick Coinage Facts

Years Minted: 1816-1839
Mints: Philadelphia
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 28 to 29 mm
Weight: 10.89 grams
Total Mintage: approx. 54,482,523
Edge: Smooth

Introduction

Designed by John Reich the Matron Head cent had a composition of 100% copper. The obverse design depicted Liberty facing left, her curled hair tied with a band inscribed LIBERTY. Thirteen stars surround bust representing the original 13 colonies or states of the union.

The reverse shows a wreath encircling the denomination ONE CENT, with the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding the wreath at the rim.

There are no mint marks as the Philadelphia mint was the only mint during that time period so there were was no need.

General Market Notes

The Matron Head Cent has mintages drastically larger than its predecessors which make collectible grades of fine to very fines affordable and accessible to type set collectors.

If you are looking for an undervalued coin take a look at the year 1821. With a mintage less than 400,000 coins and price tag slightly higher than common issues screams bargain.

Year & Mint	Mintage	Proof Mintage
1816	2,820,982	0
1817	3,948,400	est. 10
1818	3,167,000	0
1819	2,671,000 (includes some dated 1820)	est. 10
1820	4,407,550 (see above)	est. 10
1821	389,000	est. 20
1822	2,072,339	est. 20
1823	1,262,000 (includes 1823 and 1824)	est.10
1824	see above	None
1825	1,461,100	est. 10
1826	1,517,425	0
1827	2,357,732	est. 20
1828	2,260,624	est. 10
1829	1,414,500	est. 20
1830	1,711,500	est. 10
1831	3,359,260	est. 20
1832	2,362,000	est. 10
1833	2,739,000	est. 10
1834	1,855,100	est. 20
1835	3,878,400	est. 10
1836	2,111,000	est. 10
1837	5,558,300	est. 20
1838	6,370,200	est. 20
1839	3,128,661 (includes some 1839 Braided Hair varieties)	0