Is This An 1839 "Petite Head?"

No it is not, it is a coroner cent, not a braided hair cent

Thanks for your clarification. This brings me to my next question. The hole in the Dansco says "1839 Petite Head". I have heard this described as "1839 head of 1840", "1839 N-8", "1839 Braided hair". Before I attempt to fill the hole, I want to know I am correct on the type. What is your opinion? Thanks for your response. I'm attempting to educate myself, but what I'm finding is just confusing me more.

I was strictly looking for the Newcomb 8 variety which has the braided hair and thought that was "Petite". Any additional help would be appreciated. The is my last hole to fill except for the big five on the first page (1793 3 varieties, 1799, and 1804.

Head types of 1839

Head of 36 also 39/6 Only variety with plain hair cords tying up the hair bun, all others have beaded cords. N-1 only variety


Head of 38, beaded cords and no curl at junction of hair and coronet N-2, N-3


Silly head prominent curl at junction of hair and coronet, RIGHT point at base of neck does NOT extend past wave of hair. N-4, N-9


Booby Head prominent curl right point at base of neck extends past the hair wave. N-5 thru 7, and N-10 thru 15


Petite head, also known as head of 1840 left point of bust is over the 8 in the date. Hotice the head is very different than on the others. Most noticable the hair curls below the neck. N-8 only variety.



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