Collectibles
1844 One Cent Coin
- Item Number
- 239
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 51 USD to SixPlanetsInLeo
- Number of Bids
- 24 - Bid History
Item Description
Large Cents Survive 19th Century Meltdown!
During the 1850s, large cents were melted by the millions, and most were lost forever. Craftsmen purchased them in 14,000-coin kegs from the mint and immediately melted them down to get the copper. They actually paid less for the coins than the U.S. Mint paid for the raw copper used to strike them! That's why they're so hard to find today!
see pics--braid is still visible!!!!
Item Special Note
shipping charges apply if not a local pick up
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