1889 copper penny

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Posted by muffin
17 years ago
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Description Face of Liberty on front of coin with stars encircling.  Back is encircled by United States of America then a garland of leaved encircling with one cent in the very center.
Category Coins and Currency
Medium copper
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item size of quarter
Date Period 1889
History found in abandoned farmhouse - owner lived 1901 - 1991
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Submitted by thop

Hi, to me it sounds like you have a Coronet type Large Cent (either the matron head or the young head). I thought these cents were made before 1889 though. They were in the 1810s to the 1850s. Do you have a picture of it? This information should help you out.
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