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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:
1087
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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:
Small Date
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,383,390
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1838
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Coin Value History
1842 1c Small Date MS BN
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1842 1c Small Date MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$4,200 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $3,500 | $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 |
1842 Braided Hair Cent. N-1. Rarity-3. Small Date. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$216
1842 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Rarity-1. Small Date. MS-64 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$2,160
1842 1C Small Date, N-2, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/55)....
$288
1842 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Rarity-1. Small Date. AU-58 (PCGS).
$384
1842 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Rarity-1. Small Date. EF-40 (PCGS).
$216
1842 1C Small Date, N-2, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$1,620
1842 1C Small Date VF30 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (5/31)....
$180
1842 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Small Date. AU-50 (PCGS).
$384
1842 1C Small Date VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/88). NGC Census: (4/23). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$114
1842 1c PCGS/CAC MS65 BN (Small Date)
$3,300
1842 1C Small Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population: (4/30). ...
$192
1842 1c PCGS VF20 (Small Date)
$102
1842 Braided Hair Cent. N-1. Rarity-3. Small Date. AU-55 (PCGS).
$336
1842 1C Small Date VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (6/55). NGC Census: (4/14). ...
$104
1842 1C Small Date MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/7). NGC Census: (1/2). ...
$552
1842 1C Small Date MS61 Brown NGC. N-2. NGC Census: (2/17). PCGS Population (0/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$470
1842 Braided Hair Cent. N-1. Rarity-3. Small Date. AU Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$288
1842 1C Small Date, N-2, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. Ex: Koshkarian. Grellman Die State b. Bob Grellman grades this piece MS...
$4,680
1842 1C Small Date, N-2, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/11 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/17 and 0/0+). XF45. ...
$336
1842 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Rarity-1. Small Date. AU-58 (PCGS).
$470
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 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
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