Diameter: 27.5 mm
Mintage: A scarce overdate (plain hair cords)
Weight: 10.88 grams (168 grains)
Metal: Pure copper
Edge: Plain
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Category: Large Cents
The 1839/6 re-dates an 1836 die (plain hair cords), so it differs in design from the other 1839 cents — a scarce and notable overdate.
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