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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:
1066
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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:
Large Date
Coin Date:
1840
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,462,700
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1820
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Coin Value History
1840 1c Large Date MS BN
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1840 1c Large Date MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $10,000 | $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 |
1840 1C Large Date, N-5, R.1, VF35 NGC. Incorrectly designated as Small Date by NGC. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35...
$149
1840 1C Large Date AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 19 in 50, 155 finer (2/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage...
$342
1840 1C Large Date, N-6, R.1, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,462,700....
$360
1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. Large Date. MS-65+ BN (PCGS). CAC.
$3,360
1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-1. Large Date. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$1,320
1840 1C Large Date, N-7, R.3, MS61 Brown PCGS. Mintage 2,462,700....
$1,320
1840 1C Large Date, N-9, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/6). Mintage 2,462,700....
$780
1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. Large Date. EF-40 (PCGS).
$168
1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. Large Date. AU-55 (PCGS).
$432
1840 1C Large Date VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/259). Mintage 2,462,700. ...
$134
1840 1C Large Date, N-10, 11, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS....
$1,440
1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. Large Date. AU Details--Burnished (NGC).
$96
1840 1C Large Date XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/159). NGC Census: (3/77). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintag...
$216
1840 1C Large Date, N-10, N-11, R.2, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,600
1840 1C Large Date VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/223 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (0/86 and 0/0+). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$134
1840 1C Large Date MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (12/42). PCGS Population: (12/64). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. M...
$720
1840 1c PCGS Fine Details (Large Date Damage)
$25
1840 1C Large Date Brown -- Corroded -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 2,462,700....
$114
1840 1C Large Date--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. N-8. NGC Census: (0/85). PCGS Population (1/88). Mintage: 2,462,7...
$49
1840 1C Large Date--Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details Net VG8. N-6. NGC Census: (0/86). PCGS Population (0/91). Mintage: 2,462,...
$26
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $11 – $4,800
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $200 – $9,000
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RD [Type]
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 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
1841 1c MS BN
Worth: $15 – $4,800
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