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Catalog Information
GSID:
80797
Designer:
Robert Scot or John Birch
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
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:
27.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Booby Head
Variety 2:
N-6
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,128,661
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1816-1839
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
37240
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Coin Value History
1839 1c Booby Head, N-6 MS BN
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1839 1c Booby Head, N-6 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$7,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $6,000 | $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 |
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS BN [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1820-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $10 – $7,200
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RB [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nkugy-0.20200730220835838.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $500 – $10,000
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RD [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/181xxx/9aa92c74-739d-47c3-a366-64956a1f3799.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 55, 6 finer (11/25). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55....
$930
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/2). Mintage 3,128,661. ...
$930
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-2. Booby Head. AU-58 BN (NGC).
$900
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. Ex: COL Ellsworth Collection. PCGS Population: (2/2 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (...
$2,160
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, -- Whizzed -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 3,128,661....
$124
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-2. Booby Head. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$168
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$3,720
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, MS65 Brown PCGS. ...
$3,600
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/17). PCGS Population: (0/4). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NG...
$74
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population (0/2). Mintage: 3,128,661. ...
$705
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/112). Mintage 3,128,661....
$492
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-2. Booby Head. AU-58 BN (NGC).
$1,320
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. Ex: COL. Ellsworth Collection. Die State a/d, with reverse cracks. Satiny, l...
$2,400
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-2. Booby Head. Noyes Die State A/C. Unc Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$1,292
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$840
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-2. Booby Head. AU-55 (PCGS).
$480
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Booby Head. Rarity-2. Noyes Die State-A/D. MS-64BN (PCGS).
$2,115
1839 1C Booby Head, N-6, R.2, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$1,058
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