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Catalog Information
GSID:
80788
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:
Head of 1838
Variety 2:
N-3
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:
1
PCGS #:
37228
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Coin Value History
1839 1c Head of 1838, N-3 MS BN
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1839 1c Head of 1838, N-3 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
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 Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 12 in 64, 12 finer (11/25). CDN: $900 Whsle...
$1,708
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/9 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/6 and 0/0+)....
$456
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/19). NGC Census: (0/22). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid f...
$432
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. Head of 1838. About Uncirculated, Light Porosity.
$120
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. ...
$3,120
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (2/12). Mintage 3,128,661. ...
$240
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. Head of 1838. MS-66 BN (PCGS).
$5,040
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, XF45 PCGS. EX: " The Loma Linda Collection". PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Cen...
$156
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-3. Head of 1838. Rarity-1. Noyes Die State-A/A. AU-55 (PCGS).
$423
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (4/3). PCGS Population (1/6). Mintage: 3,128,661....
$646
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/18). PCGS Population (0/8). Mintage: 3,128,661. ...
$94
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS64+ Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS62. ...
$2,938
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/8). PCGS Population: (1/9). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for...
$408
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. Head of 1838. Noyes Die State D/C. MS-66 BN (PCGS).
$5,141
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, XF45 NGC. ...
$216
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-3. Head of 1838. Rarity-1. Noyes Die State-D/C. AU-58 (PCGS).
$764
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,288
1839 1C Head of 1838, Beaded Cords, N-3, R.1, MS66 Brown PCGS. ...
$4,406
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