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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:
1196
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:
Slanted 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 #:
1923
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Coin Value History
1856 1c Slanted 5 MS RB
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1856 1c Slanted 5 MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,700 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,250 | $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 |
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 2 in 64, 7 finer. CAC: 1 in 64, 0 finer (11/25). CDN...
$915
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (13/2)....
$1,320
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-18, High R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC....
$2,640
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-14. Slanting 5. MS-63 RB (NGC).
$360
1856 1C Slanted 5 MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/98). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$312
1856 1C Slanted 5 Red and Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC60 Details. N-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/50). ...
$126
1856 1C Upright 5, N-3, R-1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $435 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 2,690,463....
$537
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). MS65. ...
$780
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-18, High R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bi...
$1,740
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (3/9). PCGS Population: (1/7). MS63. ...
$384
1856 1C Slanted 5 MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/89). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$312
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. Slanting 5. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$840
L1C 1856 SLANTED 5. PCGS MS65 RB CAC
$1,087
1856 1C Slanted 5 MS66 Red and Brown NGC. N-2, R.1. ...
$1,610
1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-13. Rarity-2. Slanting 5. MS-63 RB (NGC). OH.
$480
1856 1C Slanted 5 MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/89). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$300
1856 1C Slanted 5 MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$408
1856 1C Slanted 5 MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-14. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (14/2). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,320
1856 1C Slanted 5 MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$1,380
1856 1C Slanted 5 MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. An incorrect PCGS number is listed on the insert, identifying the coin as an Uprig...
$312
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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