Large Cents Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1793-1857)

Number of
Required Items
67
Current Finest
Possible Set Rating
68.365

To many collectors this is "as good as it gets." The enthusiasm for the entire series of coins from the Chain cents of 1793 to the final Braided Hair issue of 1857 is legendary. These fascinating and historic coins have created a collecting passion among some of the most famous numismatists of all time. Chain, Wreath, Liberty Cap, Draped Bust, Classic Head, Coronet Head and Braided Hair. What a series!

Notes: This set has bonuses. Please see the Set Composition for a listing.

All-Time Finest (All Eras)

Rank Set Name % Complete % RD GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses
Set Rating User
1 High Desert 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10 2023 2024 2025 100.00% 20.90% 66.38 67.36 67.36
2 R.E. (Ted) Naftzger Jr. 100.00% 14.93% 65.10 R 65.44 65.44
3 D. Brent Pogue Collection 98.51% 4.55% 65.87 R 66.60 64.96
4 Cardinal Collection 2009 2010 2011 2012 100.00% 14.93% 63.34 R 63.48 63.48
5 D. L. Hansen. Large Cents. (1793-1857) 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100.00% 5.97% 62.86 63.04 63.04
DLH

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Current Finest

Rank Set Name % Complete % RD GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses
Set Rating User
1 High Desert 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10 2023 2024 2025 100.00% 20.90% 66.38 67.36 67.36
2 D. L. Hansen. Large Cents. (1793-1857) 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100.00% 5.97% 62.86 63.04 63.04
DLH
3 DKRAFF 98.51% 0.00% 48.36 48.36 46.21
4 JPB Large Cents 100.00% 0.00% 43.39 43.39 43.39
5 The Cumberland Valley Collection 97.01% 0.00% 41.39 41.39 37.72
6 JJM 100.00% 1.49% 35.51 35.51 35.51
JJM
7 johnfbrice 55.22% 0.00% 61.35 61.35 30.83
jb
8 lostmountainman 95.52% 0.00% 34.71 34.71 30.26
9 The Contursi Family UPDATED 34.33% 0.00% 63.34 63.44 28.13
10 Fusterpuck's Large Cents 80.60% 0.00% 42.08 42.08 25.91
11 RUATWINCOIN 62.69% 14.29% 64.44 64.59 24.82
12 Green Bay Bob 91.04% 0.00% 26.25 26.25 23.40
13 fort 65.67% 0.00% 35.56 35.56 19.44
14 The Ossipee Collection 44.78% 13.33% 49.87 49.87 17.44
15 The R.S. Gore Collection 55.22% 0.00% 51.40 51.40 17.22
16 gonfunko 91.04% 0.00% 14.24 14.24 13.61
17 just to enjoy 82.09% 0.00% 15.90 15.90 13.16
18 The DS Collection 44.78% 0.00% 41.08 41.08 12.95
19 SnLCollection 25.37% 0.00% 64.95 64.95 12.48
20 johnnylaw 80.60% 0.00% 17.08 17.08 11.02

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