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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:
1163
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1852
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
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,063,094
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1899
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Coin Value History
1852 1c MS RB
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1852 1c MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
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
1852 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-1. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$2,684
1852 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 67 in 65 (1 in 65+), 26 finer. CAC: 36 in 65, 13 finer (2/26). CDN: $960 ...
$1,586
1852 Braided Hair Cent. N-8. Rarity-2. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$720
1852 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/206). NGC Census: (33/156). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. M...
$432
1852 1C N-11 MS62 Red and Brown NGC. Ex: Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Population (0/1). Mintage: 5...
$306
1852 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. N-8. NGC Census: (0/197). PCGS Population (0/233). Mintage: 5,063,094. (#1899)...
$200
1852 1C MS67 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$3,220
1852 XF45 Red and Brown, Cleaned, Glue Residue--ANACS N-...
$79
1852 1C N-3, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Ex: Naftzger Collection. Described in its Naftzger catalog appearance as "t...
$5,040
1852 Braided Hair Cent. N-22, 9. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (CACG).
$1,260
1852 Braided Hair Cent. N-11. Rarity-1. MS-64 RB (NGC).
$720
1852 Braided Hair Cent. MS-63 RB (PCGS). OGH--First Generation.
$384
1852 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. N-8. NGC Census: (0/197). PCGS Population (0/233). Mintage: 5,063,094. (#1899)...
$207
$3,795
1852 1C N-22, N-9, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/1). Mintage 5,063,094....
$1,680
1852 1C N-3, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (34/12). Mintage 5,063,094....
$1,320
1852 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (114/92). NGC Census: (72/86). CDN: $435 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mi...
$528
1852 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/206). NGC Census: (30/152). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. M...
$576
1852 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. Cartwheel luster passes ...
$132
$3,450
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