
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | Philadelphia | None | 334,000 | First year of Matron Head design |
| 1817 | Philadelphia | None | 3,948,400 | Large increase in production |
| 1818 | Philadelphia | None | 3,167,000 | Strong output year |
| 1819 | Philadelphia | None | 2,671,000 | High production continued |
| 1820 | Philadelphia | None | 4,407,550 | Heavy mintage year |
| 1821 | Philadelphia | None | 389,000 | Large production drop |
| 1822 | Philadelphia | None | 1,243,000 | Moderate output |
| 1823 | Philadelphia | None | 1,354,000 | Stable production |
| 1824 | Philadelphia | None | 2,594,000 | Production rebounded |
| 1825 | Philadelphia | None | 4,139,500 | Major output year |
| 1826 | Philadelphia | None | 1,517,425 | Lower production |
| 1827 | Philadelphia | None | 2,357,000 | Moderate issue |
| 1828 | Philadelphia | None | 2,550,000 | Stable production |
| 1829 | Philadelphia | None | 1,414,500 | Lower output year |
| 1830 | Philadelphia | None | 3,359,260 | Strong mintage |
| 1831 | Philadelphia | None | 3,359,260 | Similar heavy production |
| 1832 | Philadelphia | None | 2,362,000 | Production softened |
| 1833 | Philadelphia | None | 2,866,000 | Increased output |
| 1834 | Philadelphia | None | 2,753,000 | Strong year |
| 1835 | Philadelphia | None | 3,878,400 | High production |
| 1836 | Philadelphia | None | 4,352,000 | Heavy output |
| 1837 | Philadelphia | None | 5,558,000 | Major production year |
| 1838 | Philadelphia | None | 6,370,200 | Highest mintage of series |
| 1839 | Philadelphia | None | 2,207,550 | Final Matron Head year |
Series Totals
| Years Produced | 1816–1839 |
| Mint Locations | Philadelphia only |
| Mint Marks Used | None |
| Lowest Mintage | 1816 (334,000) |
| Highest Mintage | 1838 (6,370,200) |
| Key Dates | 1816, 1821 |
| Final Year | 1839 |
Series details
Years made: 1816–1839
Denomination: One cent
Composition: Copper
Mint locations: Philadelphia only
Mint marks used: None
