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Catalog Information
GSID:
934
Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1826
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Birch
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1826
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,517,425
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1816-1839
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1645
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Coin Value History
1826 1c MS BN
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1826 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
1826 1C N-3, R.3, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,517,425. ...
$149
1826 1C Large Cent, N-6, R.2 -- Struck 5% Off Center -- VG8 PCGS. ...
$415
1826 Matron Head Cent. N-5. Rarity-2. EF Details--Rim Damage (PCGS).
$149
1826 Matron Head Cent. N-5. Rarity-2. EF-40 (PCGS).
$342
1826 1C N-9, R.3, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,517,425. ...
$268
1826 Matron Head Cent. N-7. Rarity-1. MS-63+ BN (PCGS).
$2,640
1826 1C N-4, R.2, MS66 Brown NGC. ...
$7,320
1826 1C N-5, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/149). Mintage 1,517,425....
$408
1826 1C N-1, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/10 and 0/1+). Mintage 1,517,425....
$660
1826 Matron Head Cent. N-4. Rarity-2. AU-53 (PCGS).
$660
1826 Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-2. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$1,260
1826 1C N-4, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/44 and 1/0+). Mintage 1,517,425....
$1,260
1826 Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-2. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$96
1826 1C N-6, R.2, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population: (0/18). Fine 15. Mintage 1,517,425....
$111
1826 Matron Head Cent. VF-35 (PCGS).
$216
1826 Matron Head Cent. N-1. Rarity-2. MS-61 BN (NGC).
$1,440
1826 1c PCGS AU Details (Environmental Damage)
$165
1826 1C N-5, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. Die State c/b. Smooth, satiny surfaces display luminous chestnut-brown patina throu...
$4,440
1826 Matron Head Cent. N-5. Rarity-2. VF-20 (PCGS).
$156
1826 Matron Head Cent. N-1. Rarity-2. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
$5,400
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $10 – $7,200
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $500 – $10,000
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $800 – $24,000
1816 1c MS BN
Worth: $15 – $3,900
1816 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,400 – $4,800
1816 1c MS RD
Worth: $12,600 – $16,000
1817 1c 13 Stars MS BN
Worth: $18 – $7,200
1817 1c 13 Stars MS RB
Worth: $850 – $4,800
1817 1c 13 Stars MS RD
1817 1c 15 Stars MS BN
Worth: $20 – $36,000
1817 1c 15 Stars MS RB
Worth: $50,000 – $65,000
1817 1c 15 Stars MS RD
1818 1c MS BN
Worth: $10 – $8,500
1818 1c MS RB
Worth: $550 – $3,420
1818 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,750 – $10,000
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