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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:
1198
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
27.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Slanted 5
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
100 est. known
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1997
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Coin Value History
1856 1c Slanted 5 PR BN
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1856 1c Slanted 5 PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $9,500 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 PR BN [Type]
![Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1311_4101-0.20200701030721345.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,000 – $9,000
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 PR RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/334xxx/508c084c-ae6b-413f-b680-3645287a2960.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4,000 – $10,500
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 PR RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20201007/ha_com_1228_98046-0.20201007000302704.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $16,000 – $30,000
1840 1c Small Date Over Large 18 PR BN
Worth: $4,250 – $20,160
1840 1c Small Date Over Large 18 PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $16,800
1841 1c PR BN
Worth: $4,000 – $16,500
1841 1c PR RB
Worth: $6,750 – $18,000
1841 1c PR RD
Worth: $16,000 – $30,000
1842 1c PR BN
Worth: $6,900 – $20,000
1842 1c PR RB
Worth: $9,000 – $24,000
1842 1c PR RD
Worth: $50,000 – $60,000
1843 1c Petite Head, Small Letters PR BN
Worth: $5,000 – $21,600
1843 1c Petite Head, Small Letters PR RB
Worth: $12,000 – $30,000
1843 1c Petite Head, Small Letters PR RD
Worth: $45,000 – $54,000
1844 1c PR BN
Worth: $8,500 – $21,600
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-5, Low R.5, PR66 Brown NGC....
$7,200
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-5, R.5, PR63 Brown PCGS. ...
$4,560
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-5, R.5, PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,100
1C 1856 SLANTED 5 PCGS PR64 BN CAC
$6,750
$4,830
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-5. Noyes Die State A/A. Slanting 5. Proof-66 BN (NGC).
$7,638
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-5, R.5, PR63 Brown PCGS. ...
$4,320
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-5. Proof-Only Variety. Noyes Die State A/A. Proof-65 BN (PCGS).
$7,638
1C 1856 SLANTED 5 PCGS PR64BN CAC
$6,000
1856 1C Slanted 5 PR66 Brown NGC. N-5, Low R.5. Our EAC Grade PR60. ...
$3,819
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-5-. Slanting 5. Proof-63 BN (NGC).
$5,743
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-5-. Slanting 5. Proof-65 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$7,961
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-5, Low R.5, PR64 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,462
1856 1C Slanted 5 PR66 Brown NGC. ...
$7,475
$6,900
1856 1C N-5, R.5, PR64 Brown PCGS. ...
$4,700
$5,290
$7,475
1856 1C PR64 Brown NGC. Slanted 5. N-5, Low R.5. An exquisitely struck Choice proof Mature Head cent whose light to medium ...
$4,312
$4,830
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