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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:
1152
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1850
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:
1850
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,426,844
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1891
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1850 1c MS RD
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1850 1c MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS BN [Type]
![Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nksp0-0.20200730215746206.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $18 – $4,800
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j4e2f-0.20200712010233100.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $200 – $9,000
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nksrn-0.20200730215615787.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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: $22 – $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: $22 – $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
1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$4,400
1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$2,040
$9,106
1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. Noyes Die State C/C. MS-63 RD (PCGS).
$906
1850 1C, RD
$2,090
1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. MS-65 RD (CACG).
$5,520
1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-21, 10. Rarity-2. MS-64+ RD (PCGS). CAC.
$2,400
1850 1C MS66 Red NGC. N-12, R.1. Our EAC Grade MS66. ...
$7,050
1850 1C MS63 Red ICG. The orange-gold color is only ...
$489
1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$10,200
1C 1850 PCGS MS64+ RD CAC
$3,642
1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-19. Rarity-2. Noyes Die State C (N-16)/C. MS-66 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$24,851
1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$9,600
L1C 1850 PCGS MS64 RD CAC
$2,820
$4,025
1C 1850 PCGS MS65 RD
$4,818
1850 1c PCGS MS64 RD
$1,400
$2,588
1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. MS-65 RD (NGC).
$2,760
1850 1C N-7, R.2, MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$1,175
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