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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:
1096
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:
Petite 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 #:
1847
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Coin Value History
1843 1c Petite Head, Large Letters MS BN
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1843 1c Petite Head, Large Letters MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $5,000 | $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 |
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, N-4, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63....
$1,920
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, N-4, N-13, R.1, XF45 PCGS....
$384
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, N-4, N-13, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (10/15). PCGS Population: (3/9). MS62. ...
$810
1843 1c PCGS AU55 (Petite Head Large Letters N-4)
$500
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, N-4, N-13, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,440
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, Large Cent -- Struck 15% Off Center -- VF30 PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin C...
$2,160
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, N-4, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. ...
$1,320
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, N-4, N-13, R.1, AU58 NGC. EX: "E.B. Strickland Collection". NGC Census: (9/23). PCGS Po...
$384
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/17). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$329
$6,169
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .91 suggests questionable color as the reason, o...
$489
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/15). Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$65
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters XF40 BN NGC. N-4. NGC Census: (1/28). PCGS Population (0/12). (#1850)...
$184
1843 1C N-4 Petite Head, Large Letters MS61 Brown NGC. ...
$489
1843 1C N-4 Petite Head, Large Letters--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. ...
$489
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, N-4, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$1,800
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, N-4, N-13, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/41). PCGS Population: (0/16). XF45....
$288
1843 1C Petite Head, Large Letters, N-4, N-13, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/8). NGC Census: (9/14). ...
$764
1843 1C N-4 , Petite Head , Large Letters AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). From The San Juan...
$408
L1C 1843 PETITE HEAD, LG. LET. PCGS MS65+ BN CAC
$5,640
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 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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