Mintage table and issue details
All coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint and used no mint mark.
Complete Year-by-Year Mintage Table
| Year | Mint | Mint Mark | Mintage | Status / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | Philadelphia | None | 5,742,000 | First year of Braided Hair design |
| 1840 | Philadelphia | None | 2,462,000 | Lower production year |
| 1841 | Philadelphia | None | 1,597,000 | Reduced output |
| 1842 | Philadelphia | None | 2,378,000 | Production increased |
| 1843 | Philadelphia | None | 2,425,000 | Stable year |
| 1844 | Philadelphia | None | 2,398,752 | Moderate output |
| 1845 | Philadelphia | None | 3,894,804 | Strong production |
| 1846 | Philadelphia | None | 4,120,000 | Higher mintage |
| 1847 | Philadelphia | None | 6,415,799 | Major production year |
| 1848 | Philadelphia | None | 6,415,799 | Similar heavy output |
| 1849 | Philadelphia | None | 4,178,500 | Production declined |
| 1850 | Philadelphia | None | 4,426,000 | Stable output |
| 1851 | Philadelphia | None | 9,889,707 | Major production year |
| 1852 | Philadelphia | None | 5,063,094 | Production softened |
| 1853 | Philadelphia | None | 6,641,131 | Strong year |
| 1854 | Philadelphia | None | 4,236,000 | Lower output |
| 1855 | Philadelphia | None | 1,430,000 | Better date |
| 1856 | Philadelphia | None | 2,690,463 | Scarcer issue |
| 1857 | Philadelphia | None | 333,456 | Final Large Cent; key date |
Series Totals
| Years Produced | 1839–1857 |
| Mint Locations | Philadelphia only |
| Mint Marks Used | None |
| Lowest Mintage | 1857 (333,456) |
| Highest Mintage | 1851 (9,889,707) |
| Key Dates | 1855, 1856, 1857 |
| Final Year | 1857 |
| Historic Note | Last Large Cent produced by the U.S. Mint |
Series details
Years made: 1839–1857
Denomination: One cent
Composition: Copper
Mint locations: Philadelphia only
Mint marks used: None