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The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, graded Extra Fine by PCGS, was acquired from a family that held it unverified since the early 1960s.
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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:
1183
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
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 55
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,574,829
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1910
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1855 1c Slanted 55 MS BN
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1855 1c Slanted 55 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$7,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
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Worth: $18 – $7,200
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Worth: $1,000 – $9,600
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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
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1840 1c Small Date MS RB
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1840 1c Small Date Over Large 18 MS BN
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$610
1855 1C Slanted 55, N-10, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/13)....
$324
1856 1C Slanted 5 MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 1,000....
$324
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-10. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
$192
1855 1C Slanting 5s XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/161). ...
$81
1855 1c NGC VF Details (Slanted 55 Obv. Damage)
$38
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-10. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s. AU-55 (PCGS).
$168
1855 1C Slanting 5s AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (11/28). PCGS Population: (17/85). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$288
1855 1C Slanting 55 MS66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid fo...
$3,240
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-10. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s. AU-50 (ANACS).
$204
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-10. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s. MS-65+ BN (PCGS).
$1,080
1855 1C Slanting 5s XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/172). NGC Census: (6/66). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS...
$94
1855 1C Slanted 55, N-10, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/18). PCGS Population: (0/13). MS61. ...
$192
1855 1C Slanted 55, N-10, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (1/27). ...
$288
1855 1C Slanted 55, N-10, R.1, MS67 ★ Brown NGC. ...
$2,585
1855 1C Slanting 55 Brown--Obverse Scratched--NCS. Unc Details. N-10, R.1. NGC Census: (0/43). PCGS Population (0/28). (#...
$253
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-10. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s. MS-64 BN (NGC).
$384
1855 1C Slanting 5s MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (24/43). NGC Census: (12/11). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$456
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-10. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$264
1855 1c PCGS VF Details (Cleaned Slanted 55)
$71
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