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Scarce and desirable as a short-lived series. High grade examples of classic head large cents of any date are especially scarce due to poorly made planchets composed of soft copper.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty with headband is framed by 7 stars on the left and 6 stars on the right periphery. The date at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
Laurel wreath surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery. The denomination ONE CENT centered in the wreath with a line underdeath.
Book Reference
Designer: John Reich. Weight: 10.89 grams. Composition: Copper. Diameter: Average 29 mm. Edge: Plain. Mint: Philadelphia.
Key to Collecting: Today, all dates are available, with no major rarities, although those of 1809 are considered to be scarcer than the others. When found, an ideal piece will probably not cost much more than an average specimen of its date and grade, for most buyers are not oriented toward seeking quality. Grading numbers alone suffice for all but dedicated specialists. Mint State coins are exceedingly rare. Most are in lower grade ranges such as MS-60 to MS-63.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Striking sharpness varies. Generally, the earlier dates in the type are less well defined than are 1813 and 1814. They are seen on light brown planchets and are somewhat casually struck, with many design details weak or absent. Points to look for include sharpness of the denticles, star centers, hair details, and leaf details. Cents of 1814 are sometimes dark and porous due to the copper stock used. Finding a sharply struck Classic Head cent with smooth, attractive fields will be a great challenge involving inspecting many coins.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72325
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
1808-1814
Coin Date:
Classic Head Cent
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1540
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Coin Value History
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS BN [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS RB [Type]
![Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1810-1c-rb-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $8,500 – $125,000
1808 1c MS BN
Worth: $70 – $100,000
1808 1c MS RB
Worth: $20,000 – $42,000
1809 1c MS BN
Worth: $140 – $36,000
1809 1c MS RB
1810/09 1c MS BN
Worth: $81 – $50,400
1810/09 1c MS RB
Worth: $65,000 – $74,750
1810 1c MS BN
Worth: $80 – $40,800
1810 1c MS RB
Worth: $9,250 – $125,000
1811/0 1c MS BN
Worth: $240 – $108,000
1811 1c MS BN
Worth: $120 – $48,000
1811 1c MS RB
Worth: $50,000 – $109,250
1811 1c MS RD
Worth: $160,000 – $192,000
1812 1c Small Date MS BN
Worth: $70 – $100,000
1812 1c Small Date MS RB
Worth: $24,000 – $57,600
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, VF35 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 35, 4 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35....
$1,342
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1 -- Harshly Cleaned -- CACG Details. VF. Mintage 357,830....
$390
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,710
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. ...
$8,540
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, MS61 Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$8,540
1810/09 1C S-281, B-1, R.1 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. Fine 15 Details. ...
$129
1809 1C S-280, B-1, R.2, Good 4 ANACS. Mintage 222,867....
$240
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, AG3 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 7 in 3, 114 finer (10/25). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3....
$240
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, VG10 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 357,830....
$264
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, AU55 Brown NGC. Breen Die State I. The Classic Head large cent can be a challenging ty...
$4,080
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 357,830. Ex: Chicago...
$3,000
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. VF30 Details. Mintage 1,075,500....
$312
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2 -- Corroded -- ANACS. VG8 Details. Mintage 1,075,500....
$84
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1 -- Corroded -- ANACS. Good 6 Details. Mintage 357,830....
$89
1814 1C Crosslet 4 -- Corroded, Scratched -- S-294, ANACS Details. Fine 12. Mintage 357,830....
$149
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/84)....
$840
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CAC....
$2,400
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, AU50 PCGS....
$2,640
1810/09 PCGS XF details/cleaned
$1,829
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$4,320
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