1840 1C Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857
PCGS MS66RB
DATE COMPARISON
PCGS MS66RB
- PCGS #:
- 1821
- Designer:
- Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Plain
- Diameter:
- 27.50 millimeters
- Weight:
- 10.89 grams
- Mintage:
- 2,462,700
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- Copper
- Auction Record:
- $11,500 • MS65 • 09-07-2009 • Goldberg Auctioneers
Die Varieties
- 1840 1C N-5 Large Date, BN
- 1840 1C N-5 Large Date, RB
- 1840 1C N-5 Large Date, RD
- 1840 1C N-6 Large Date, BN
- 1840 1C N-6 Large Date, RB
- 1840 1C N-6 Large Date, RD
- 1840 1C N-7 Large Date, BN
- 1840 1C N-7 Large Date, RB
- 1840 1C N-7 Large Date, RD
- 1840 1C N-8 Large Date, BN
- 1840 1C N-8 Large Date, RB
- 1840 1C N-8 Large Date, RD
- 1840 1C N-9 Large Date, BN
- 1840 1C N-9 Large Date, RB
- 1840 1C N-9 Large Date, RD
- 1840 1C N-10 Large Date, BN
- 1840 1C N-10 Large Date, RB
- 1840 1C N-10 Large Date, RD
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 75 |
| 60 or Better | 75 |
| 65 or Better | 30 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-8.2 |
| 60 or Better | R-8.2 |
| 65 or Better | R-8.9 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 15 / 33 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 15 / 33 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 18 / 33 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 42 / 80 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 42 / 80 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 40 / 80 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS66RB PCGS grade
Naftzger Collection |
#2 MS65RB PCGS grade
Stack's 1/2002:823 - Chris McCawley, sold privately in 3/2004 - Dan Holmes Collection - Goldbergs 1/2011:14, $4,025 |
#2 MS65RB PCGS grade
Heritage 4/2015:3134, $4,700 |
#2 MS65RB PCGS grade
Naftzger Collection |
#2 MS65RB PCGS grade
Naftzger Collection |
#2 MS65RB PCGS grade
Naftzger Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 2/2015:5, not sold |
| #2 MS65RB PCGS grade |
| #2 MS65RB PCGS grade |
| #2 MS65RB PCGS grade |
| #2 MS64RB PCGS grade |
Among 1840 Large Cents, collectors can find either Small Dates or Large Dates. The difference between the two is dramatic and centers, as might be expected, on the size of the date. The two dates could not be more different, so it is easy to tell them apart. The 1,8, and 4 are different in size and shape; the 0 differs only in size. The following are the characteristics of each:
Small Date: Long serif at the top of the 1 Block 8, with circles or ovals inside the loops Normally-shaped 4; scalene triangle inside 4 (no equal sides, no equal angles) Small 0, the same size as the other digits
Large Date: Short serif at the top of 1 Cursive 8, with odd-shaped ellipses inside the loops Oddly-shaped 4; isoscelese triangle inside 4 (two equal sides, two equal angles) Large 0, the same size as the other digits
The 1840 Large Date Cent is not particularly rare, and it can be found in nice condition -- for a price. The PCGS Condition Census for Brown exampes included coins from MS65 to MS66+. Red-Brown examples are very scarce and full Red examples are very rare.