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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:
1144
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
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:
1849
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,178,500
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1886
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Coin Value History
1849 1c MS BN
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1849 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$2,700 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $2,250 | $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 |
1849 1C N-17, R.4, AU50 PCGS. Mintage 4,178,500....
$216
1849 1C N-5, R.3, AU55 PCGS. Mintage 4,178,500....
$264
1849 1C N-19, Low R.5, MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/85). Mintage 4,178,500....
$660
1849 1C N-26, High R.3, AU58 PCGS. Mintage 4,178,500....
$330
1849 1C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/227). Mintage 4,178,500. ...
$216
1849 1C N-29, R.2, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC....
$2,160
1849 1C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. UNC Details. Mintage 4,178,500....
$114
1849 1C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/405). Mintage 4,178,500. ...
$67
1849 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/46 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (30/40 and 0/1+). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$780
1849 1C N-20, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 4,178,500....
$89
1849 1C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/275). NGC Census: (30/207). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,178,5...
$105
1849 1C N-2, R.2, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (1/0 and 0/0+). MS65. Mintage 4,178,50...
$2,160
1849 1c PCGS VF25
$65
L1C 1849 N-4. PCGS MS66 BN CAC EX NAFTZGER
$4,582
1849 1C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/351). NGC Census: (14/234). Mintage 4,178,500. ...
$53
1849 1C MS61 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (5/83). NGC Census: (11/98). Mintage: 4,178,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$1,175
$1,668
$3,105
1849 1C --Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (6/258). PCGS Population (1/100). Mintage: 4,178,500. Numismed...
$29
1849 1C N-3 --Corroded-- NCS. VF Details. ...
$39
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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