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Scarce and desirable as a short-lived series. High grade examples of classic head large cents of any date are especially scarce due to poorly made planchets composed of soft copper.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty with headband is framed by 7 stars on the left and 6 stars on the right periphery. The date at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
Laurel wreath surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery. The denomination ONE CENT centered in the wreath with a line underdeath.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72325
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
1808-1814
Coin Date:
Classic Head Cent
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1540
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Coin Value History
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS BN [Type]
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Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS BN [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $90,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$28,800
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Worth: $8,500 – $125,000
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Worth: $70 – $100,000
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Worth: $20,000 – $42,000
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Worth: $140 – $36,000
1809 1c MS RB
1810/09 1c MS BN
Worth: $81 – $50,400
1810/09 1c MS RB
Worth: $65,000 – $74,750
1810 1c MS BN
Worth: $80 – $40,800
1810 1c MS RB
Worth: $9,250 – $125,000
1811/0 1c MS BN
Worth: $240 – $108,000
1811 1c MS BN
Worth: $120 – $48,000
1811 1c MS RB
Worth: $50,000 – $109,250
1811 1c MS RD
Worth: $160,000 – $192,000
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Worth: $70 – $100,000
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Worth: $24,000 – $57,600
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