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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:
1182
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
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:
Upright 55
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,574,829
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1909
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Coin Value History
1855 1c Upright 55 MS RD
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1855 1c Upright 55 MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
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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
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,368
1855 Upright 55 PCGS MS-64RD
$1,770
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red PCGS....
$4,200
1855 1c NGC UNC Details (Upright 55 Cleaned)
$110
1855 1C N-6, Upright 5s AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 1,574,829....
$94
1855 1C Upright 55, AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,574,829....
$104
1855 1C Upright 5s MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (10/164). NGC Census: (4/100). Mintage: 1,574,829. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$862
1855 Upright 5s XF40 Red--Whizzed, Corroded--ANACS, AU ...
$70
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$4,320
1855 1C Upright 55 MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (83/102). NGC Census: (58/40). CDN: $1,260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64....
$1,500
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-66 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$4,200
1855 1C Upright 5s Red--Recolored--ANACS. MS60 Details. N-4. NGC Census: (0/106). PCGS Population (0/166). Mintage: 1,574,8...
$402
1855 1C, RD
$522
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-65+ RD (PCGS). CAC.
$4,320
1855 1C Upright 5s MS64+ Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (82/101 and 6/6+). NGC Census: (58/40 and 4/0+). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid...
$1,920
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$4,560
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$4,320
1855 1C Upright 5s MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (81/101). NGC Census: (58/40). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64....
$1,260
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-66+ RD (PCGS).
$14,400
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS....
$2,400
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