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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words ONE CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1057
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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:
Type of 1840
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,128,661
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1817
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Coin Value History
1839 1c Type of 1840 MS BN
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1839 1c Type of 1840 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $7,500 | $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 Petite Head of 1840, N-8, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,455
1839 1C Petite Head of 1840, N-8, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/92). Mintage 3,128,661....
$384
1839 1C Petite Head of 1840, N-8, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. Mintage 3,128,661....
$3,120
1839 1C Petite Head of 1840, N-8, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 3,128,661....
$1,800
1839 1C Petite Head of 1840, N-8, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$5,760
1839 1C Petite Head of 1840, N-8, R.1, VF25 NGC. Incorrectly attributed as Silly Head by NGC. Mintage 3,128,661....
$101
(1837-1857) 1C Large Cent -- Type-Two Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. (10.94g)....
$228
1839 1C Head of 1840, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/142). NGC Census: (7/82). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mint...
$119
1839 1C Petite Head of 1840, N-8, R.1, -- Corroded, Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 3,128,661....
$204
1839 1c NGC XF40 (Petite Head N-8)
$235
1839 1c NGC UNC Details (Petite Head N-8 Cleaned)
$190
1839 1c PCGS VG Details (Type of 1840 Cleaned)
$43
1839 1c PCGS VF Details (Type of 1840 Environmental Damage)
$60
1839 1C Head of 1840, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/123). NGC Census: (4/70). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Min...
$192
1839 1C Head of 1840, MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/34). NGC Census: (8/20). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free...
$1,020
1839 1C Head of 1840, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/70). NGC Census: (3/47). Mintage 3,128,661. ...
$336
No Date 1C Large Cent -- Planchet -- NGC. 11.1 Grams....
$188
$7,188
1839 1C Type of 1840 MS61 Brown ANACS. N-8, R.1. This well struck and shimmering Braided Hair cent features golden-brown an...
$978
1839 Type of 1840 Fine15 Brown ANACS. N-...
$41
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $11 – $4,800
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $200 – $9,000
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $320 – $21,600
1839 1c Type of 1840 MS RB
Worth: $1,000 – $9,600
1839 1c Type of 1840 MS RD
1840 1c Large Date MS BN
Worth: $12 – $9,600
1840 1c Large Date MS RB
Worth: $1,000 – $9,360
1840 1c Large Date MS RD
Worth: $9,500 – $16,800
1840 1c Small Date MS BN
Worth: $12 – $5,520
1840 1c Small Date MS RB
Worth: $2,800 – $8,000
1840 1c Small Date MS RD
1840 1c Small Date Over Large 18 MS BN
Worth: $35 – $14,400
1840 1c Small Date Over Large 18 MS RB
Worth: $8,500 – $21,600
1840 1c Small Date Over Large 18 MS RD
1841 1c MS BN
Worth: $15 – $4,800
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