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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:
1093
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, Small 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 #:
1844
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Coin Value History
1843 1c Petite Head, Small Letters MS BN
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1843 1c Petite Head, Small Letters MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$8,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $7,000 | $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 |
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, N-9, High R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 58, 8 finer (11/25). CDN: $330 Whsle. B...
$780
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, N-9, R.2, MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/33). Mintage 2,425,342....
$1,560
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, N-15, High R.2, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 2,425,342....
$180
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, N-2, N-7, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (5/8). Mintage 2,425,342. ...
$690
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, N-3, High R.3, MS64+ Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/5 and 2/0+). Mintage 2,425,342....
$1,500
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/136). NGC Census: (11/94). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$264
1843 1c PCGS VF35 (Petite Head Small Letters)
$80
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/50). PCGS Population: (2/78). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for N...
$504
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, N-15, R.3, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,560
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/194). NGC Census: (13/110). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$139
1843 1c PCGS MS66 BN (N-10 Petite Head Small Letters)
$6,000
1843 1c PCGS F12 (Petite Head Small Letters)
$56
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/102). NGC Census: (12/73). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$216
1843 1c PCGS VF30 (Petite Head Small Letters)
$55
1843 1c PCGS F15 (Petite Head Small Letters)
$50
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters, N-10, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/4). NGC Census: (0/6). AU50. Mintage 2,425,34...
$252
$1,528
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/106). PCGS Population (4/109). Mint...
$38
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters VG10 ANACS. N-4. NGC Census: (0/159). PCGS Population (0/102). Mintage: 2,425,342. (#1...
$42
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters--Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details,Net VG8. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage...
$21
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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