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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:
1277
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1844
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
Coin Date:
1844/81
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,398,752
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1859
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Coin Value History
1844/81 1c MS BN
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1844/81 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $11 – $4,800
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RB [Type]
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Worth: $200 – $9,000
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nksrn-0.20200730215615787.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 2,398,752. ...
$207
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,398,752....
$732
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 2,398,752. ...
$415
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, VF25 PCGS. Mintage 2,398,752....
$312
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, MS63 Brown PCGS. Die State b. The date was first impressed upside down, then corrected. Featuring medi...
$3,840
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/126). Mintage 2,398,752....
$119
1844/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Rarity-2. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$168
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/32). Mintage 2,398,752....
$432
1844/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Rarity-2. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$120
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (4/20 and 0/0+). AU50. Mintage 2,398,752. ...
$720
1844/81 Braided Hair Cent. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$168
1844/81 1c PCGS F15
$232
1844/81 1c PCGS Good-06
$96
1844/81 1C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/55). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 2,398,75...
$264
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, AU55 PCGS. ...
$1,140
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. ...
$3,840
1844/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Rarity-2. Noyes Die State A/A. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,645
1844/81 1C AU53 PCGS. CAC. N-2, R.2. ...
$999
1844/81 1C MS61 Brown PCGS. ...
$1,265
1844/81 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. N-2, R.2. Die State b. Clearly visible blundered date. Carefully cleaned and recolored with att...
$1,265
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