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:
258877
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
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/Small 47
Variety 2:
N-2
Coin Date:
1847/47
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,641,131
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
37367
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Coin Value History
1847/47 1c Large/Small 47, N-2 MS BN
Value By Grade
1847/47 1c Large/Small 47, N-2 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 6,183,669....
$660
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). MS65. Mintage 6,183,669. ...
$5,520
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, MS64+ Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,960
1847 1C Large Over Small 7, N-2, R.3, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (2/12). PCGS Population: (0/8). Fine 15. Mintage 6,183,669....
$126
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/13). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 6,183,669. ...
$74
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population: (1/5). Mintage 6,183,669. From ...
$552
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, MS61 Brown PCGS. ...
$1,140
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, AU50 NGC. ...
$528
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,585
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$1,410
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,292
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,812
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, MS64+ Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,204
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 6,183,669. ...
$129
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$2,350
1847 1C Large Over Small 47, N-2, R.3, MS64 Brown PCGS. ...
$4,080
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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