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Catalog Information
GSID:
1051
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:
Silly Head
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 #:
1748
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Coin Value History
1839 1c Silly Head MS BN
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1839 1c Silly Head MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $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 Silly Head, N-4, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/98). Mintage 3,128,661....
$312
1839 1C Silly Head, N-4, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/21). Mintage 3,128,661....
$109
1839 1C Silly Head, N-4, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. Ex: Dr. Tom Wachtel Collection. PCGS Population: (2/5). Mintage 3,128,661....
$2,640
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. Noyes Die State G/C with a cud on the rim below 18 in the date. A bisec...
$6,600
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/15 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/18 and 0/1+). CDN: $485 Whsle. Bi...
$504
1839 1C Silly Head AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/49). NGC Census: (9/32). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$840
1839 1C Silly Head VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (4/75). PCGS Population: (15/125). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage...
$180
1839 1C Silly Head AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/67). NGC Census: (7/42). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage...
$660
1839 1c PCGS VG Details (Silly Head Rim Damage)
$44
1839 1C Silly Head MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (5/24). PCGS Population: (5/44). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Min...
$840
1839 1C Silly Head VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (9/75). PCGS Population: (9/141). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 3...
$104
1839 1C Silly Head MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (10/34). NGC Census: (8/17). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,380
1839 1C Silly Head Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (3/88). PCGS Population: (8/166). CDN: $40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Min...
$89
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,800
1839 1c PCGS F12 (Silly Head)
$65
1839 1C Silly Head MS60 Brown ANACS. N-4. Mintage 3,128,661....
$660
1839 1C Silly Head AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/86 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (3/51 and 0/0+). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$480
1839 1C Silly Head XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (9/63). PCGS Population: (10/109). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS ...
$264
1839 1C Silly Head VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/117). NGC Census: (1/72). Mintage: 3,128,661. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$69
1839 1c PCGS Genuine AU Details (Environmental Damage Silly Head)
$95
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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