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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:
1156
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
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:
1851
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,889,707
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1892
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Coin Value History
1851 1c MS BN
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1851 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
1851 1C XF45 Brown NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. CDN: $57 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 9,889,707. ...
$74
1851 1C N-6, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 9,889,707. ...
$124
1851 1C N-23, R.3, AU53 Brown NGC. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 9,889,707. ...
$144
1851 1C N-24, N-32, R.3, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 9,889,707. ...
$2,928
1851 1C N-30, R.2, AU55 Brown NGC. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 9,889,707. ...
$154
1851 1C N-30, R.2, MS61 Brown NGC. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 9,889,707. ...
$256
1851 1C N-38, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 9,889,707. ...
$390
1851 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-1. MS-64 BN (NGC).
$537
1851 Braided Hair Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. MS-63 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$488
1851 Braided Hair Cent. N-30. Rarity-2. AU-58 (PCGS).
$240
1851 1C N-4, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/2). Mintage 9,889,707....
$780
1851 1C N-1, R.3, MS60 Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 9,889,707....
$240
1851 Braided Hair Cent. N-25. Rarity-3. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$96
1851 1C MS67 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/0). NGC Census: (7/0). CDN: $4,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,889...
$7,200
1851 1c ICG F15
$39
1851 1c PCGS XF Details (Cleaned)
$52
1851 1c PCGS VF Details (Scratch)
$30
1851 1c PCGS VF35
$55
1851 1C VF25 PCGS. The lot will also include a: 1854 1C -- Cleaned -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. ... (Total: 2 coins)
$104
1851 1C VF30 NGC. N-36. NGC Census: (3/859). PCGS Population (20/623). Mintage: 9,889,707. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$59
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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