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Catalog Information
GSID:
870
Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1816
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1816
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,820,982
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1816-1839
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1591
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Coin Value History
1816 1c MS BN
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1816 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$9,750 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $8,000 | $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 |
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS BN [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1820-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $18 – $7,200
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RB [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nkugy-0.20200730220835838.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $500 – $10,800
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RD [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/181xxx/9aa92c74-739d-47c3-a366-64956a1f3799.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $800 – $24,000
1816 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,150 – $7,200
1816 1c MS RD
Worth: $16,000 – $24,000
1817 1c 13 Stars MS BN
Worth: $18 – $7,200
1817 1c 13 Stars MS RB
Worth: $850 – $4,800
1817 1c 13 Stars MS RD
1817 1c 15 Stars MS BN
Worth: $20 – $36,000
1817 1c 15 Stars MS RB
Worth: $50,000 – $65,000
1817 1c 15 Stars MS RD
1818 1c MS BN
Worth: $18 – $8,500
1818 1c MS RB
Worth: $550 – $3,420
1818 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,750 – $10,000
1819/(8) 1c Large Date MS BN
Worth: $18 – $3,000
1816 Matron Head Cent. N-7. Rarity-3. AU-55 (PCGS).
$732
1816 1C N-7, R.3, MS66 Brown PCGS. ...
$18,300
1816 1C N-9, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 40, 8 finer (6/26). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40....
$342
1816 1C N-5, R.3, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,820,982. ...
$537
1816 1C N-7, R.3, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 2,820,982....
$366
1816 1C N-2, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 62, 12 finer (1/26). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62....
$1,129
1816 Matron Head Cent. N-2. Rarity-1. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$504
1816 1C N-7, R.3, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 2,820,982....
$408
1816 1C N-6, R.2, AU58 PCGS. Mintage 2,820,982....
$720
1816 Matron Head Cent. N-2. Rarity-1. AU-50 (PCGS).
$456
1816 1C Large Cent, N-5, R.3 -- Struck 35% Off Center -- Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/476). Mintage 2,820,982....
$1,680
1816 1C N-2, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (14/1). ...
$1,440
1816 1C N-2, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. Ex: Benson. CAC Population: (5/4)....
$1,680
1816 Matron Head Cent. N-4. Rarity-2. Fine-12 (ANACS).
$72
1816 1C -- Rotated Dies -- VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (12/195). PCGS Population: (19/398). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25...
$169
1816 Matron Head Cent. VF-30 (PCGS).
$240
1816 1C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (8/202). PCGS Population: (13/403). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 2,820,982....
$186
1816 1c PCGS Good-04
$40
1816 1C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/85). PCGS Population: (4/167). MS61. Mintage 2,820,982. ...
$436
1816 1C N-5, R.3, MS65 Brown PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$7,500
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