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Catalog Information
GSID:
1048
Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Birch
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Head of 1838
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,128,661
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1816-1839
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1744
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Coin Value History
1839 1c Head of 1838 MS BN
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1839 1c Head of 1838 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-2, R.2, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 3,128,661....
$420
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-2, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/18). Mintage 3,128,661....
$480
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-2, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (3/0). Mintage 3,128,661....
$2,880
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-2, R.2, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (0/22). PCGS Population: (0/18). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid f...
$139
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/9 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/6 and 0/0+)....
$456
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/19). NGC Census: (0/22). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid f...
$432
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, VF25 NGC. Ex: Maumee Valley Collection. NGC Census: (6/66). PCGS Population: (8/149). C...
$61
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-2, R.2, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 3,128,661....
$264
1839 1c ANACS F15 (Head of 1838 N-3)
$55
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/110). NGC Census: (2/55). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$169
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. ...
$3,120
1839 1c PCGS VF Details (Head of 1838 Environmental Damage)
$32
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-2, R.2, AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population: (0/13). AU50. Mintage 3,128,...
$288
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (4/3). PCGS Population (1/6). Mintage: 3,128,661....
$646
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,288
$5,640
1839 1C Head of 1838 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/93). NGC Census: (0/69). Mintage: 3,128,661. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$32
1839 1C Head of 1838--Damaged, Scratched--ANACS. Good Details Net FR2. NGC Census: (0/56). PCGS Population (0/64). Mintage:...
$11
1839 1C Head of 1838 Brown--Obverse Scratched--NCS. UNC Details. N-2. NGC Census: (0/32). PCGS Population (1/31). Mintage:...
$92
1839 1C Head of 1838--Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/51). PCGS Population (2/57). Mintage: 3,128,661. Numisme...
$27
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $10 – $7,200
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $500 – $10,000
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $800 – $24,000
1816 1c MS BN
Worth: $15 – $3,900
1816 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,400 – $4,800
1816 1c MS RD
Worth: $12,600 – $16,000
1817 1c 13 Stars MS BN
Worth: $18 – $7,200
1817 1c 13 Stars MS RB
Worth: $850 – $4,800
1817 1c 13 Stars MS RD
1817 1c 15 Stars MS BN
Worth: $20 – $36,000
1817 1c 15 Stars MS RB
Worth: $50,000 – $65,000
1817 1c 15 Stars MS RD
1818 1c MS BN
Worth: $10 – $8,500
1818 1c MS RB
Worth: $550 – $3,420
1818 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,750 – $10,000
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