Cent (Matron Head), 1831, Medium Letters, Philadelphia mint
Liberty Head (1816 - 1857)
Obverse: Matron head left, within circle of stars, date below.
Lettering: LIBERTY / 1831
Reverse: Value within wreath.
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT
Edge: Plain
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 103
Main data
Denomination: Cent
Nickname: Matron Head
Value: 0.01
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1831
Variety: Medium Letters
Type: Regular
Series: Matron Head (1816 - 1835)
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Mintage: 3359260
Designer: John Reich
Parameters
Material: Copper
Diameter (mm): 28-29
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
