Lot # 1757: 1819/8 Cornonet Head Large Cent - Scarce Overdate Variety

A scarce overdate variety is spotlighted, with this 1819/8 Coronet Head large cent. Several varieties of 1819 large cents exist, and their combined total original mintage quantity is 2,671,000. Fast forward 200+ years, and the estimated survival population for this 1819/8 variety is a mere 1,000 coins, leading to a Numismatic Rarity score of R-5.0. Though this particular example has been reported as cleaned, it makes a handsome appearance, in showing AU+ details.