The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
1099
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1843
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:
Mature Head, Large Letters
Coin Date:
1843
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,425,342
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1850
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1843 1c Mature Head, Large Letters MS BN
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1843 1c Mature Head, Large Letters MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$4,400 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $3,750 | $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 |
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$660
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, N-16, R.4, AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/3)....
$528
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$312
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$1,860
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1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/48). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$240
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, N-16, R.4, MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (2/0). MS65. ...
$2,040
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (4/7). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for N...
$840
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$324
1843 1c NGC VF20 BN (Mature Head)
$70
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, N-6, R.1, AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/6). PCGS Population: (0/6). AU50. ...
$288
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/20). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$235
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, N-5, R.1, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). ...
$69
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, N-6, R.1, MS66 Brown NGC. Our EAC Grade MS60. ...
$1,998
$1,762
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters. N-6, R.1--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. MS60 EAC. Grellman state b. Point of cu...
$748
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/17). ...
$282
$564
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, N-16, R.4, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/5). PCGS Population: (0/7). XF40. ...
$312
1843 1C Mature Head, Large Letters, N-17, FS-301, R.5, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$2,160
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Worth: $11 – $4,800
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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 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
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