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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:
275459
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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:
Slanted 5
Variety 2:
N-14
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,690,463
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
406210
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Coin Value History
1856 1c Slanted 5, N-14 MS BN
Value By Grade
1856 1c Slanted 5, N-14 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,900 | $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 |
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 58, 16 finer (11/25). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58...
$204
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. Noyes Die State C. N-14 features a small die chip on Liberty's lower cheek a...
$372
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (7/15). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$300
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (1/27). PCGS Population: (0/15). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55...
$129
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (5/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $600 Whsle...
$606
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS61 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/26). PCGS Population: (0/8). ...
$153
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (2/25). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for problem-free ...
$156
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. A dull lump on Liberty's lower cheek attributes the variety. As usual for N-1...
$324
1856 1C N-14, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63....
$434
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (5/0 and 0/0+). MS65. ...
$625
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (10/5). PCGS Population: (6/3). MS64. ...
$325
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, MS63 Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/3)....
$258
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (5/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for problem-f...
$517
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (12/5). PCGS Population: (3/1). CDN: $345 Whsle. Bid for problem-...
$376
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. Our EAC Grade MS60. Grellman Die State b. A dull lump on Liberty's lower chee...
$247
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (4/0)....
$329
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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