1811 LARGE CENT
PCGS Nos: 1555, 1556
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 218,025
Proofs: None
Designer: John Reich
Diameter: 28-29 millimeters
Metal content:
Copper - 100%
Weight: 168 grains (10.89 grams)
Edge: Plain
Mintmark: None (all 1811 Large
Cents were struck at the Philadelphia Mint)
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Galleries
Varieties (2):
1811/0 Overdate
Sheldon 286 -
Scarce
Normal Date
Sheldon 287 -
Common
Notes:
The finest Brown examples graded by PCGS
are 3 MS-64BN's.
The finest Red-Brown example graded by PCGS is a single MS-66RB.
The finest "1811/0" Brown examples graded by PCGS are 2
AU-55BN's.
Significant examples:
See individual varieties
Recent appearances:
See individual varieties
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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