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:
241265
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:
N-24
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,641,131
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
406036
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Coin Value History
1853 1c N-24 MS BN
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1853 1c N-24 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $5,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1853 1C AU58 Brown NGC. Mintage 6,641,131....
$129
1853 1C N-24, R.2, AU55 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (145/1051). PCGS Population: (1/11). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55....
$139
1853 1C N-24, R.2, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (147/668). PCGS Population: (2/9). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. M...
$252
1853 1C N-24, R.2, MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (250/229). PCGS Population: (3/3). MS64. Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$360
1853 1C N-24, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (175/471). PCGS Population: (3/6). MS63. Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$222
1853 1C N-24, R.2, MS65+ Brown NGC. NGC Census: (166/59 and 1/1+). PCGS Population: (1/2 and 0/0+). MS65. Mintage 6,641,131...
$840
1853 1C N-24, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (136/1231). PCGS Population: (1/12). XF45. Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$124
1853 1C N-24, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (57/1038). PCGS Population: (0/10). Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$104
1853 1C N-24, R.2, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (52/1086). PCGS Population: (0/8). AU50. Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$132
1853 1C N-24, R.2, MS66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (56/3). PCGS Population: (1/0). Mintage 6,641,131. From The Digiovann...
$780
1853 1C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (56/733). PCGS Population: (0/6). Mintage 6,641,131....
$176
1853 1C N-24, R.2, AU58 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (159/892). PCGS Population: (0/11). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$180
1853 1C N-24, R.2, AU55 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (145/1051). PCGS Population: (1/11). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55....
$159
1853 1C N-24, R.2, MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (142/654). MS62. Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$264
1853 1C N-24, R.2, MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (248/228). PCGS Population: (3/3). MS64. Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$336
1853 1C N-24, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (166/464). PCGS Population: (3/6). MS63. Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$300
1853 1C N-24, R.2, MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (165/58). PCGS Population: (1/2). MS65. Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$564
1853 1C N-24, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (132/1207). PCGS Population: (1/12). XF45. Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$77
1853 1C N-24, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (40/934). PCGS Population (0/3). Mintage: 6,641,131. ...
$94
1853 1C N-24, R.2, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (49/1051). PCGS Population: (0/6). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS ...
$94
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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