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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:
1111
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1845
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
Coin Date:
1845
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,894,804
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1862
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Coin Value History
1845 1c MS BN
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1845 1c MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,400 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,200 | $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 |
1845 1C N-8, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: 34 in 62, 61 finer. CAC: 7 in 62,...
$451
1845 1C N-4, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 3,894,804....
$1,525
1845 1C AU55 ANACS. Mintage 3,894,804. ...
$204
1845 1C N-2, R.1, AU58 Brown NGC. Mintage 3,894,804....
$312
1845 1C N-9, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (26/32). Mintage 3,894,804....
$492
1845 1C N-10, R.3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS AU Details, Net XF40. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 3,894,804....
$119
1845 1C N-5, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU. Net XF45. Mintage 3,894,804....
$84
1845 1C N-5, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$870
1845 1C N-2, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/12 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/5 and 0/0+). XF45. Mintage 3,894,804. ...
$159
1845 1C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (16/154). PCGS Population: (31/182). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 3,894,80...
$174
1845 1C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (13/86). PCGS Population: (4/88). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,894...
$288
1845 1c PCGS VF35
$70
1845 1c PCGS UNC Details (Altered Surface)
$185
1845 1C N-7, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/2). NGC Census: (0/4). Fine 12. Mintage 3,894,804. ...
$31
1845 1C N-10, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 3,894,804. ...
$61
1845 1C MS60 Brown NGC. N-15, R.4. Our EAC Grade AU50. ...
$352
1845 1C VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/82). PCGS Population (3/123). Mintage: 3,894,804. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$42
1845 1C --Corroded--ANACS. VF Details Net F15. N-13. NGC Census: (0/167). PCGS Population (1/126). Mintage: 3,894,804. Numi...
$16
1845 1C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details Net VF20. N-4. NGC Census: (1/166). PCGS Population (2/123). Mintage: 3,894,804. Numis...
$39
1845 1C Cent VG10 SEGS (VG10). Struck 5% off center, with ...
$75
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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