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1842 1c Large Date MS RB

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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: 1085
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1842
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: Large Date
Coin Date: 1842
Denomination: 1c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,383,390
Coinage Type: United States Large Cent
Coinage Years: 1839-1857
Composition: Copper
PCGS #: 1836
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1842 1c Large Date MS RB
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1842 1c Large Date MS RB
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $8,000 $1,234
MS66 - $7,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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$4,200
Sold 2/12/2017
GOLDBERG COINS
$1,645
Sold 1/25/2015
GOLDBERG COINS
1842 1C Large Date, N-8, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$5,522
Sold 1/12/2015
Heritage Auctions
$3,335
Sold 1/30/2011
GOLDBERG COINS
$1,208
Sold 1/30/2011
GOLDBERG COINS
1842 1C Large Date AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/16). NGC Census: (0/11). Mintage: 2,383,390. (#1836)...
$230
Sold 8/15/2010
Heritage Auctions
1842 1C Large Date--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population (0/14). Mintage: 2,383,390. (#1836)...
$218
Sold 9/18/2006
Heritage Auctions
$5,060
Sold 1/29/2012
GOLDBERG COINS
$2,820
Sold 1/26/2014
GOLDBERG COINS
1842 1C Large Date MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$3,738
Sold 8/3/2008
Heritage Auctions
1842 1C Large Date MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$4,945
Sold 1/10/2010
Heritage Auctions
1842 1C Large Date MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. N-7, High R.3. Our EAC Grade MS63. ...
$3,672
Sold 1/10/2014
Heritage Auctions
1842 1C Large Date MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Ex: Rasmussen. N-5, Die State B, High R.3. The late die state of these dies. Amo...
$8,050
Sold 2/11/2006
Heritage Auctions
$8,338
Sold 9/7/2009
GOLDBERG COINS
$2,990
Sold 9/7/2009
GOLDBERG COINS
1842 1C Large Date MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. N-8, R.1. GDS B. A diagonal point from the upper right foot of the N in ONE att...
$9,775
Sold 1/7/2006
Heritage Auctions
$5,750
Sold 9/7/2009
GOLDBERG COINS
$2,128
Sold 9/7/2009
GOLDBERG COINS
1842 1C Large Date MS66 Red and Brown. MS64 EAC....
$4,888
Sold 1/15/2005
Heritage Auctions
1842 1C Large Date MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,600
Sold 5/3/2009
Heritage Auctions
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