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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:
1192
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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:
Upright 5
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,690,463
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1919
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Coin Value History
1856 1c Upright 5 MS BN
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1856 1c Upright 5 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 |
1856 1C Upright 5, N-7, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,690,463. ...
$195
1856 1C Upright 5, N-10, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,690,463. ...
$195
1856 1C Upright 5, N-10, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 63, 5 finer (5/26). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. ...
$317
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-10. Rarity-1. Upright 5. MS-62 BN (NGC).
$317
1856 1C Large Cent, Upright 5, N-10, R.1 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU53 Details. Mintage 2,690,463....
$149
1856 1C Large Cent, Upright 5 MS64 Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $345 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$537
1856 1C Upright 5, N-6, R.1, MS61 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC: 1 in 61, 71 finer (10/25). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$252
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. Upright 5. MS-65 BN (NGC).
$750
1856 1C Upright 5, N-9, High R.3, MS66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/0 and 0/0+). Mintage 2,690,463.Ex: Early Copper...
$3,480
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-12. Rarity-1. Upright 5. AU Details--Obverse Damage (NGC).
$24
1856 1C Upright 5, N-9, High R.3, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $57 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,690,463....
$131
1856 1C Upright 5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (6/587). PCGS Population: (51/538). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage...
$120
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-11. Rarity-1. Upright 5. EF-40 BN (NGC).
$48
1856 1C Upright 5 VF35 ANACS. Mintage 2,690,463....
$53
1856 1C Upright 5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. UNC Details, Net MS60. NGC Census: (2/462). PCGS Population: (4/335). CDN: $190 Whsl...
$216
1856 1C Upright 5, Large Cent VF30 ANACS. N-14. NGC Census: (1/795). PCGS Population (3/361). Mintage: 2,690,463. Numismed...
$31
Undated 1C Braided Hair Cent on Half Cent Planchet--Scratches--NCS. Fine Details. ...
$3,220
1856 1C Upright 5 VF25 NGC. . NGC Census: (2/777). PCGS Population (0/364). Mintage: 2,690,463. Numismedia Wsl. Price for N...
$45
1856 1C Upright 5 MS67 Brown NGC. N-6, R.1. The glossy textured surfaces display striking definition that sharpens consider...
$1,840
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. Upright 5. AU-55 BN (NGC).
$195
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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