Cornerstone Coins: Basic Info by Type, 01c Large Cents

Chain Reverse
Wreath Reverse

Designer unknown; engraver Henry Voigt

Diameter: 26-27 mm (Chain); 26-28 mm (Wreath)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Composition: pure copper

Designer probably Joseph Wright, 1793-95 (thick planchet); engraver Joseph Wright

Designer: John Smith Gardner, 1795-97 (thin planchet)

Diameter: approx. 29 mm

Weight: 13.48 grams (thick planchet); 10.89 grams (thin planchet)

Composition: pure copper

Designer: Robert Scot

Diameter: approx. 29 mm

Weight: 10.89 grams

Composition: pure copper

Designer: John Reich

Diameter: approx. 29 mm

Weight: 10.89 grams

Composition: pure copper

Matron Head (1816-35)
Matron Head Modified: "Young" Head (1835-39)

Designer: Robert Scot or John Reich; Modified Head by Christian Gobrecht

Diameter: approx. 28-29 mm; 27.5 mm for Modified Head

Weight: 10.89 grams

Composition: pure copper

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Diameter: 27.5 mm

Weight: 10.89 grams

Composition: pure copper