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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:
1162
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1852
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:
1852
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,063,094
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1898
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Coin Value History
1852 1c MS BN
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1852 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $5,000 | $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 |
1852 1C N-3, R.1, AU53 Brown NGC. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,063,094. ...
$139
1852 1C N-3, R.1, MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,063,094. ...
$2,684
1852 1C N-5, R.2, MS65 Brown PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 5,063,094. ...
$1,037
1852 1C N-15, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,063,094. ...
$268
1852 1C N-16, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 5 in 63, 12 finer. CAC: 1 in 63, 3 finer (5/26). CDN: $380 Whsle...
$439
1852 1C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 87 in 55, 793 finer (4/26). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5,063,094. ...
$159
1852 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-2. MS-66+ BN (PCGS).
$3,120
1852 1C MS62 Brown ANACS. Housed in an ANA cache holder. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 5,063,094. ...
$464
1852 Braided Hair Cent. N-1, 2. Rarity-1. MS-61 BN (PCGS).
$360
1852 Braided Hair Cent. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$85
1852 1C N-17, R.1, AU50 NGC. Mintage 5,063,094....
$149
1852 1C -- Obverse Lamination, Scratched -- ANACS Details. VF20. Mintage 5,063,094....
$44
1852 1C N-17, R.1, MS67 Brown NGC....
$5,280
1852 1C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (132/1042). NGC Census: (66/843). CDN: $57 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,063,...
$104
1852 1c PCGS XF40
$74
1852 1C "W.B.C." / "Chapman" / "W.B.C" Counterstamps, VG8 ANACS. ...
$41
1852 1C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/1225). NGC Census: (31/889). CDN: $40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 5,063,0...
$55
1852 1C MS60 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (3/677). PCGS Population (8/436). Mintage: 5,063,094. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$159
1852 1C --Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details Net F12. N-6. NGC Census: (0/757). PCGS Population (2/499). Mintage: 5,063,094. Numism...
$10
1852 1C --Damaged--ANACS. .Fine 15 Details. N-22. NGC Census: (0/745). PCGS Population (0/487). Mintage: 5,063,094. Numisme...
$15
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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