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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:
1186
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:
Knob on Ear
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 #:
1913
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Coin Value History
1855 1c Knob on Ear MS BN
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1855 1c Knob on Ear MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$6,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $5,250 | $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 |
| 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: $200 – $9,000
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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
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$171
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-9. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s, Knob on Ear. AU-55 (PCGS).
$415
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-9. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s, Knob on Ear. AU-53 (PCGS).
$312
1855 1C Slanted 55, Knob on Ear, N-9, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/141)....
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1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-9. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s, Knob on Ear. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$552
1855 1C Slanted 55, Knob on Ear, N-9, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid fo...
$1,140
1855 1C Slanted 55, Knob on Ear, N-9, R.1, VF35 ANACS. Mintage 1,574,829....
$99
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-9. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s, Knob on Ear. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
$168
1855 1C Slanted 55, Knob Ear, N-9, R.1, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (11/203). PCGS Population: (4/33). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for N...
$125
1855 1C Knob on Ear, N-9, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. From The Peter Sharrer ...
$1,800
1855 1C Slanted 55, Knob Ear, N-9, R.1, AU58 NGC....
$240
1855 1C Knob on Ear VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/341). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. ...
$114
1855 1C Knob on Ear MS63 Brown PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (15/17 and 2/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $750 Whs...
$1,500
1855 1C Slanted 55, Knob Ear, N-9, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (8/50). PCGS Population: (0/9). MS61. ...
$198
$1,035
$3,910
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-9. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s, Knob on Ear. EF-45 (PCGS).
$220
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-9. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s, Knob on Ear. AU-55 (PCGS).
$312
1855 1C Slanted 55, Knob on Ear, N-9, R.1, AU53 PCGS....
$264
1855 1C Slanted 55, Knob Ear, N-9, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details....
$159
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