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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:
1117
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1846
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:
Small Date
Coin Date:
1846
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,120,800
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1865
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Coin Value History
1846 1c Small Date MS BN
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1846 1c Small Date MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,000 | $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 |
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS BN [Type]
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Worth: $18 – $4,800
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j4e2f-0.20200712010233100.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $200 – $9,000
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nksrn-0.20200730215615787.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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: $22 – $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: $22 – $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
1846 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-2. Small Date. AU-58 (ANACS). OH.
$244
1846 Braided Hair Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. Small Date. MS-63 BN (PCGS). OGH Rattler.
$732
1846 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Small Date. VG-8 (ANACS). OH.
$49
1846 1C Small Date, N-7, High R.2, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. CDN: $1,260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,120,800. ...
$1,830
1846 1C Small Date, N-18, R.1, AU50 Brown NGC. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50....
$139
1846 Braided Hair Cent. N-17. Rarity-4. Small Date. EF-45 (PCGS).
$360
1846 1C Small Date, N-8, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 36 in 55, 180 finer (11/25). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$228
1846 Braided Hair Cent. Small Date. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$105
1846 1C Small Date, N-6, R.1, MS60 Brown NGC. Mintage 4,120,800....
$408
1846 1C Small Date, N-6, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. Mintage 4,120,800....
$750
1846 1C Small Date, N-2, R.2 -- Whizzed -- ANACS AU Details, Net XF40. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,120,800....
$84
1846 1C Small Date, N-5, R.2, MS62 Brown NGC. Grellman Die State h, "extremely rare" with lengthy rim cuds on both sides. N...
$504
1846 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Small Date. AU-53 (PCGS).
$168
1846 1C Small Date, N-3, R.2, MS67 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$9,000
1846 1c PCGS VF30 (Small Date)
$70
1846 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2+. Grellman Die State d. Small Date. VF-35 (NGC).
$48
1846 1C Small Date MS66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/1). MS66. Mintage 4,120,800. ...
$2,040
1846 1C Small Date, N-21, R.5, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$79
1846 1C Small Date, N-21, R.5, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/3). NGC Census: (0/2). VF20. From The Loma Linda Collec...
$288
1846 1C Small Date MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (6/92). PCGS Population: (1/110). Mintage 4,120,800. ...
$235
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