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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:
1286
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
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:
1851/81
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,889,707
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1895
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Coin Value History
1851/81 1c MS BN
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1851/81 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$6,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $5,750 | $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 |
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Worth: $11 – $4,800
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Worth: $200 – $9,000
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RD [Type]
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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
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. VF20 Details. 51 Over 81. Mintage 9,889,707. ...
$119
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 9,889,707. ...
$549
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 9,889,707....
$732
1851/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. MS-66+ BN (PCGS). CAC.
$5,280
1851 1C Over Inverted 18, N-3 Late Die State, MS63 Brown NGC. CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 9,889,707....
$1,140
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 9,889,707....
$480
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/10). Mintage 9,889,707....
$2,160
1851/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. EF-45 (PCGS).
$264
1851/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$336
1851/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. VF-35 (PCGS).
$192
1851/81 1C XF40 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (18/97). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 9,8...
$164
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS....
$2,220
1851/81 1c PCGS VF30
$185
1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/83). PCGS Population: (0/19). VF25. ...
$117
1851/81 1c PCGS MS62 BN
$701
1851/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. Noyes Die State B/C. 51/Inverted 81. MS-61 BN (NGC).
$474
$2,185
1851/81 1C --Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details Net VG8. N-3. NGC Census: (0/62). PCGS Population (0/44). Mintage: 9,889,707. Nu...
$27
1851/81 1C --Scratched--ANACS. AU50 Details. N-3. NGC Census: (1/53). PCGS Population (2/33). Mintage: 9,889,707. Numismedi...
$207
1851/81 1C --, Damaged--ANACS. VF20 Details. N-3. NGC Census: (0/62). PCGS Population (0/59). Mintage: 9,889,707. Numismedi...
$99
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