Beautiful Scarce 1828 Matron Head Liberty Head Large Cent NGC Graded XF45 BN

Description: A nice very scarce Brown NGC XF45 BN copper 1828 Matron Head Liberty Head large cent or penny.   The coin itself is better than the scan shows and has much of its details evident. The details of the coins are very distinct and show minimum wear. Just look at Liberty's head and the details of her hair and the word LIBERTY on the obverse. The word one cent in the center of the reverse and the words United States of America are very distinct while the wreath has some wear but still is well preserved. The coin has wear commensurate with its age and circulated status. The coin is problem free and in original condition. These coins were designed by Robert Scott . Early US coins such as this are gradually getting difficult to find, especially this date for which the mintage was 2,260,624. Please carefully view scan as it is part and parcel of our description.

Date: 1828.

Mint: NA.

Size and Weight: Originally 10.89 grams of a copper and is ~28-29 mm in diameter. The coin has the plain edge design.

References: Page 102  in "2012 US Coin R. S. Yeoman (The Official Red Book), 65th edition, Kenneth Bressett, editor, Published by Whitman Publishing, LLC, Atlanta, GA." Page 60 in "2011 US Coin Digest, David Harper Editor and Henry Miller Market Analyst, 9th Edition, Krause Publication, Iola, WI."

Condition: The coin is graded and comes in a plastic slab by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). It is graded as XF45 BN. The coin has a beautiful brown patina and wear commensurate with its age and circulated status. The coin is in excellent original condition and is truly problem free. A definite rare find, deserving a spot in your collection. Please see photo to appreciate condition and beauty of the coin.