1835 Coronet Cent 1C NGC MS65BN (CAC)

A sharply preserved Gem Brown example of the Classic Head large cent series, this 1835 Coronet Cent is certified NGC MS65 BN and further endorsed by CAC, an especially desirable combination for type and date collectors alike. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the obverse features Liberty facing left, her hair bound by a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, with the date 1835 below and thirteen stars arranged around the perimeter. The reverse presents the denomination ONE CENT at center within a finely rendered laurel wreath, surrounded by the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The type, often called the Coronet or Classic Head cent, is among the most distinctive and artistically appealing early copper designs of the antebellum era. The present coin offers the quality expected of its Gem designation. Both sides display strong definition throughout, with crisp star centers, clear hair detail, and a fully articulated reverse wreath. The surfaces are notably well preserved for the issue, showing minimal disturbance and an attractive, even medium brown appearance with warm underlying reddish highlights. The fields retain pleasing mint brilliance for a brown-designated copper coin, and the overall eye appeal is elevated further by the balanced color, clean presentation, and CAC approval. Issued during the final years of the Classic Head cent series, the 1835 date enjoys strong collector demand as part of one of early American copper’s most popular short-lived designs. Produced only from 1808 through 1814 and then again from 1816 through 1839 in modified form, these large cents occupy an important place in the development of U.S. coinage. Their bold portraiture, substantial format, and connection to the early federal mint make them enduring favorites with both type collectors and specialists in early copper. In certified Gem Mint State, 1835 cents become decidedly scarce, and CAC-approved pieces are especially sought after. Population data provided here indicates just 8 examples in this grade, with none higher noted, underscoring the coin’s condition rarity and its strong standing within the issue. For collectors pursuing premium-quality early large cents, this is a highly compelling representative with both technical merit and market-backed selectivity. An impressive high-grade Classic Head cent, combining historic character, superior preservation, and certified quality in a format that will stand out in any advanced copper cabinet.