1811 Classic Head Large Cent ~ Extremely Fine 5 Cents Bust of Treasury Secretary

Bust of Treasury Secretary

0186 oz ASW Diameter 16 mm Description Obverse Head right Description Reverse Denomination above porpoise and barley ear

Legend is in a creole version of Spanish

Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae

6 oz ASW Diameter 36 mm Description Obverse Head left

1811 Classic Head Large Cent ~ Extremely Fine 5 Cents Bust of Treasury SecretaryWith a tiny mintage of just 218,025, the 1811 is overall, one of the tougher large cent dates to acquire in any grade. This specimen displays a rich deep brown color with hints of a bluish green sheen. This coin is not in perfect condition for its grade (if it were it would command about 3x our asking price) that said the issues are relatively minor and easy to miss in hand. There is a planchet flaw under Liberty's chin as well as an old thin scratch