Cut and Quartered "Matron Head" Large Cent

[SOSDIVING]

Well here is a slice of pie for Rolesville, NC. Found this cut coin, and thought was colonial, but determined after cleaning it was a Large Cent. Date missing, so I compared to a 1856 Large Cent. Under a USB microscope I found the stars are larger, profile is more slanted, and edge is quite different than a Braided Hair Large Cent. So it end up being a "Matron Head" Large Cent, minted between 1816-1839. Sure wish I could find a "Piece of Eight" next or cut silver. From what it seems, the cut coppers are rare, haven't seen too many on here. Interesting they were still cutting coins in the early 1800s. What cool history!

 

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A very unique find - congrats !

 

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Great find!

 

[Florida Finder]

Well here is a slice of pie for Rolesville, NC. Found this cut coin, and thought was colonial, but determined after cleaning it was a Large Cent. Date missing, so I compared to a 1856 Large Cent. Under a USB microscope I found the stars are larger, profile is more slanted, and edge is quite different than a Braided Hair Large Cent. So it end up being a "Matron Head" Large Cent, minted between 1816-1839. Sure wish I could find a "Piece of Eight" next or cut silver. From what it seems, the cut coppers are rare, haven't seen too many on here. Interesting they were still cutting coins in the early 1800s. What cool history!

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Awesome find! A very cool piece indeed. Congratulations

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Well here is a slice of pie for Rolesville, NC. Found this cut coin, and thought was colonial, but determined after cleaning it was a Large Cent. Date missing, so I compared to a 1856 Large Cent. Under a USB microscope I found the stars are larger, profile is more slanted, and edge is quite different than a Braided Hair Large Cent. So it end up being a "Matron Head" Large Cent, minted between 1816-1839. Sure wish I could find a "Piece of Eight" next or cut silver. From what it seems, the cut coppers are rare, haven't seen too many on here. Interesting they were still cutting coins in the early 1800s. What cool history!

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great save, wtg