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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:
72331
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
1839-1857
Coin Date:
Braided Hair Cent
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1814
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Coin Value History
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS BN [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
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
1841 1c MS BN
Worth: $15 – $4,800
1851 1C XF45 Brown NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. CDN: $57 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 9,889,707. ...
$74
1851 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-1. MS-64 BN (NGC).
$537
1847 1C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 59 in 30, 783 finer (4/26). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 6,183,669. ...
$109
1857 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Small Date. AU-55 (PCGS).
$390
1857 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Rarity-1. Small Date. VF-35 (PCGS).
$268
1857 Braided Hair Cent. N-1. Rarity-1. Large Date. VF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$149
1853 Braided Hair Cent. EF-40 (PCGS).
$149
1851 Braided Hair Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. MS-63 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$488
1848 Braided Hair Cent. N-31. Rarity-2+. AU-58 (PCGS).
$293
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-11. Rarity-1. Upright 5. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$384
1851/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. MS-66+ BN (PCGS). CAC.
$5,280
1840 1C Large Date AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 19 in 50, 155 finer (2/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage...
$342
1852 Braided Hair Cent. N-1, 2. Rarity-1. MS-61 BN (PCGS).
$360
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-9. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s, Knob on Ear. AU-53 (PCGS).
$312
1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. Large Date. MS-65+ BN (PCGS). CAC.
$3,360
1847 1C MS60 Brown ANACS. Mintage 6,183,669. ...
$360
1852 1C -- Obverse Lamination, Scratched -- ANACS Details. VF20. Mintage 5,063,094....
$44
1844/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Rarity-2. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$168
1840 1C Large Date VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/259). Mintage 2,462,700. ...
$134
1855 1C Large Cent Upright 55, -- 15% Off Center -- VG10 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/441). Mintage 1,574,829....
$1,020
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