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Catalog Information
GSID:
1055
Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Birch
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:
Booby Head
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,128,661
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1816-1839
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1752
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Coin Value History
1839 1c Booby Head MS RB
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1839 1c Booby Head MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS BN [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1820-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $18 – $7,200
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RB [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nkugy-0.20200730220835838.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $500 – $10,800
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RD [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/181xxx/9aa92c74-739d-47c3-a366-64956a1f3799.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $800 – $24,000
1816 1c MS BN
Worth: $22 – $23,400
1816 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,150 – $11,050
1816 1c MS RD
Worth: $16,000 – $24,000
1817 1c 13 Stars MS BN
Worth: $18 – $7,200
1817 1c 13 Stars MS RB
Worth: $850 – $4,800
1817 1c 13 Stars MS RD
1817 1c 15 Stars MS BN
Worth: $20 – $36,000
1817 1c 15 Stars MS RB
Worth: $50,000 – $65,000
1817 1c 15 Stars MS RD
1818 1c MS BN
Worth: $18 – $8,500
1818 1c MS RB
Worth: $550 – $3,420
1818 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,750 – $10,000
1839 1C Booby Head, N-11, R.1, MS67 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$13,420
1839 1C Booby Head, N-13, R.2, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,860
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-13. Rarity-2. Booby Head. MS-66+ RB (CACG).
$38,400
1839 1C Booby Head, N-11, R.1, MS64+ Red and Brown NGC. ...
$4,080
1884-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-62+ (Uncertified).
$235
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-11. Rarity-1. Booby Head. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$4,729
1839 1C Booby Head XF40 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage: 3,128,...
$102
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-5. Rarity-2. Booby Head. Noyes Die State B/B. MS-67 RB (PCGS).
$55,812
1839 1C Booby Head, N-13, R.2, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$9,900
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-11. Rarity-1. Booby Head. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$17,625
1839 1C Booby Head, N-14, R.3, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$2,232
$6,153
1839 1C Booby Head MS67 Red and Brown NGC. N-11, R.1. Although names such as Booby Head and Silly Head do not suggest great...
$11,500
1839 1C Booby Head, N-13, R.2, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$8,400
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-14. Rarity-3. Booby Head. Noyes Die State A/B. MS-66 RB (NGC). CAC.
$21,150
1839 1C N-14, R.3 Booby Head MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$2,820
$6,440
1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-11. Rarity-1. Booby Head. Noyes Die State B/B. MS-65 RB (NGC). CAC.
$8,225
$10,062
$5,175
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