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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:
241155
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
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
Variety:
N-19
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,641,131
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
406024
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1853 1c N-19 MS BN
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1853 1c N-19 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $5,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $18 – $7,200
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Worth: $1,000 – $9,600
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Worth: $1,000 – $9,360
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Worth: $9,500 – $16,800
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$537
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$1,080
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$180
1853 Braided Hair Cent. N-19. Rarity-1. MS-64 BN (PCGS).
$312
1853 1C N-19, R.1, MS66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/0). NGC Census: (1/0). Mintage 6,641,131. ...
$1,080
1853 1C N-19, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/6). PCGS Population: (0/8). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58...
$119
1853 Braided Hair Cent. N-19. Rarity-1. Noyes Die State-B/B. MS-65BN (PCGS).
$564
1853 Braided Hair Cent. N-19. Rarity-1. Double Struck. Noyes Die State Uncertain. EF-40 (NGC).
$499
1853 1C N-19, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$354
1853 Braided Hair Cent. N-19. Rarity-1. Repunched Date. MS-64 BN (PCGS).
$360
1853 Braided Hair Cent. N-19. Rarity-1. Noyes Die State A/A. MS-66 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$1,821
1853 1C N-19, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/6). PCGS Population: (0/8). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58...
$130
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$446
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$494
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