Collection: Type 1, Covered Ear (Coronet Head Cent)

Explore Type 1 Covered Ear Coronet Head cents for sale, an important early design type within the classic U.S. large cent series. Struck by the United States Mint, these historic copper coins feature the Coronet Head portrait of Liberty, with the Type 1 Covered Ear design distinguished by Liberty’s ... Read More

Explore Type 1 Covered Ear Coronet Head cents for sale, an important early design type within the classic U.S. large cent series. Struck by the United States Mint, these historic copper coins feature the Coronet Head portrait of Liberty, with the Type 1 Covered Ear design distinguished by Liberty’s hair and curls obscuring the ear.

Coronet Head large cents are widely collected by date, die variety and condition, with specialists pursuing individual Newcomb and Sheldon varieties, scarce die marriages and exceptional states of preservation. As large copper coins circulated extensively in early American commerce, surviving examples with attractive original surfaces, strong strikes and superior eye appeal are especially desirable.

Shop certified Type 1 Covered Ear Coronet Head cents selected by Paradime Coins for rarity, originality, strike, color, surface quality and eye appeal. Discover desirable PCGS, NGC and CAC certified large cents, including scarce varieties and high-grade examples sought by collectors of Coronet Head cents, early U.S. copper coins, large cents and rare American coins.