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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:
1072
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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:
Small Date Over Large 18
Coin Date:
1840
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,462,700
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1826
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Coin Value History
1840 1c Small Date Over Large 18 MS BN
Value By Grade
1840 1c Small Date Over Large 18 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, N-2, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 15, 51 finer (9/25). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid f...
$169
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, N-2, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$780
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, N-2, R.2, AU50 PCGS....
$960
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, N-2, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/5). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for...
$1,560
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/14). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$900
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/33). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$720
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, N-2, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. ...
$9,000
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, N-2, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/6). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $46 Whsle. Bid for p...
$306
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/17). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$164
$5,290
$6,900
1840 1C Large Date MS66 Brown NGC. N-6, R.1. The obverse ...
$1,955
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, N-2, R.2, Fine 15 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$169
$1,782
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$1,528
1840 1C Small/Larg, BN
$104
1840 1C Small Date Over Large 18, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/19). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$164
$5,875
1840 1C Small Date, Small Over Large 8, N-2, XF40 NGC. Ex: Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population...
$329
1840 1C Small/Large Date--Reverse Planchet Flaw--NCS. Unc Details. ...
$460
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 BN
Worth: $18 – $7,200
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 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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