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Catalog Information
GSID:
80803
Designer:
Robert Scot or John Birch
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Birch
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:
Silly Head
Variety 2:
N-9
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,128,661
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1816-1839
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
37234
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Coin Value History
1839 1c Silly Head, N-9 MS BN
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1839 1c Silly Head, N-9 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
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 BN
Worth: $22 – $7,800
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
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 3,128,661. ...
$171
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,128,661. ...
$671
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 3,128,661. ...
$763
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 3,128,661. ...
$155
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS66 Brown NGC. ...
$6,100
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. Noyes Die State G/C with a cud on the rim below 18 in the date. A bisec...
$6,600
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/15 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/18 and 0/1+). CDN: $485 Whsle. Bi...
$504
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. Ex: COL. Ellsworth Collection. PCGS Population: (5/7 and 1/0+). NGC Census: ...
$2,280
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/32 and 0/16+). NGC Census: (7/14 and 0/1+). CDN: $475 W...
$870
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, VF25 NGC. Incorrectly certified by NGC as a Booby Head. Mintage 3,128,661....
$79
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$999
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/17). PCGS Population (1/10). Mintage: 3,128,661. ...
$164
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,128,661. ...
$537
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, AU55 PCGS. ...
$2,280
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,800
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS65 Brown PCGS. ...
$2,820
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (1/16). Mintage 3,128,661. ...
$720
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS64+ Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/7 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (5/1 and 1/0+). MS64. Mintage ...
$2,760
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$822
1839 1C Silly Head, N-9, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. ...
$1,175
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