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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:
241239
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
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:
N-3
Coin Date:
1851/81
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,889,707
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
400138
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Coin Value History
1851/81 1c N-3 MS BN
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1851/81 1c N-3 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$6,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $5,750 | $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 |
1851 1C Over Inverted 18, N-3 Late Die State, MS63 Brown NGC. CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 9,889,707....
$1,140
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 9,889,707....
$480
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Mintage 9,889,707....
$552
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/10). Mintage 9,889,707....
$2,160
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS....
$2,220
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, XF45 ANACS. ...
$210
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/83). PCGS Population: (0/19). VF25. ...
$117
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS66 Brown PCGS. ...
$5,280
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (7/70). XF40. ...
$222
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/75). PCGS Population: (0/11). ...
$200
1851/81 1C Late Die State, N-3, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/4). NGC Census: (8/48)....
$470
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/6 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (10/29 and 0/1+). MS63. ...
$1,320
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/61). PCGS Population: (0/14). AU53. ...
$384
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Mintage 9,889,707....
$408
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$1,920
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/0). NGC Census: (10/5). MS65. ...
$3,360
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/69). PCGS Population: (1/16). XF45. ...
$270
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS66 Brown NGC. ...
$4,560
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/6). NGC Census: (9/28). MS63. ...
$1,260
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/61). PCGS Population: (0/13). AU53. ...
$276
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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