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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:
1138
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1848
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:
1848
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,415,799
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1883
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Coin Value History
1848 1c MS BN
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1848 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,500 | $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 |
1848 1C N-6, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 6,415,799. ...
$415
1848 1C N-13, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 6,415,799. ...
$124
1848 1C N-16, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 63, 3 finer (5/26). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 6,4...
$537
1848 1C N-25, R.4, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 6,415,799. ...
$220
1848 Braided Hair Cent. N-31. Rarity-2+. AU-58 (PCGS).
$293
1848 Braided Hair Cent. N-42. Rarity-5+. Struck 20% Off Center. EF Details--Damaged (NGC).
$1,320
1848 1C N-35, R.2, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 35 in 64, 17 finer (11/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$930
1848 1C N-7, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 6,415,799....
$109
1848 Braided Hair Cent. N-40. Rarity-3. AU-50 (PCGS).
$168
1848 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. MS-65 BN (NGC).
$1,320
1848 1C VF35 ANACS. Mintage 6,415,799. ...
$72
1848 1C AU55 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (65/307). PCGS Population: (75/278). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 6,...
$169
1848 1C N-4, R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population: (0/9). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 6,415...
$71
1848 1c NGC VF25
$65
1848 1C Braided Hair Large Cent -- Struck 45% Off Center -- Good 6 NGC. ...
$1,680
1848 1c PCGS VF20
$75
1848 1c PCGS F15
$40
1848 1c PCGS/CAC MS67 BN (Newcomb 2) ex: Naftzger Collection
$31,910
1848 1C N-30, N-43, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/5). NGC Census: (0/2). Fine 12. Mintage 6,415,799. ...
$84
1848 1C N-26, R.5, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (0/4). Mintage 6,415,799. From The Loma Linda ...
$53
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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