1827 LARGE CENT
PCGS Nos: 1651, 1652
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 2,357,732
Proofs: estimated 20
Designer: Robert Scot
Diameter: 28-29 millimeters
Metal content:
Copper - 100%
Weight: 168 grains (10.89 grams)
Edge: Plain
Mintmark: None (Philadelphia)
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Varieties (12):
Newcomb 1 - Common
Newcomb 2
- Scarce
Newcomb 3
- Common
Newcomb 4 - Common
Newcomb 5 - Common
Newcomb 6 - Scarce
Newcomb 7 - Scarce
Newcomb 8 - Scarce
Newcomb 9 - Scarce
Newcomb 10 - Rare
Newcomb 11 - Very Common
Newcomb 12 - Rare
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated Brown example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65BN.
The finest Uncirculated Red-Brown example graded by PCGS is a single
MS-63RB.
Significant examples:
See variety listings
Recent appearances:
See variety listings
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
"The
Cent Book 1816-1839" by John D. Wright
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