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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:
1181
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:
Upright 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 #:
1908
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1855 1c Upright 55 MS RB
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1855 1c Upright 55 MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $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
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Worth: $1,000 – $9,600
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1840 1c Large Date MS BN
Worth: $22 – $9,600
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Worth: $1,000 – $9,360
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Worth: $9,500 – $16,800
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Worth: $22 – $5,520
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Worth: $2,800 – $8,000
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Worth: $35 – $14,400
1840 1c Small Date Over Large 18 MS RB
Worth: $8,500 – $21,600
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1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS64+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC . ...
$1,068
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. OGH Rattler.
$4,080
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-66 RB (CACG).
$2,160
1855 1C Upright 55 MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/278). NGC Census: (25/157). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$552
1855 Braided Hair Cent. Upright 5s. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$264
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Upright 5s. MS-62 RB (ANACS). OH.
$456
1855 1C Upright 5s MS67 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$4,888
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (33/34). Mintage 1,574,829....
$552
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 1,574,829....
$900
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-66+ RB (PCGS). CAC.
$4,320
1855 Braided Hair Cent. Upright 5s. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$576
1855 1C Upright 5s MS62 Red and Brown NGC. N-9. NGC Census: (2/235). PCGS Population (4/268). Mintage: 1,574,829. Numismedi...
$518
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-64 RB (PCGS). OGH.
$900
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (32/2). Mintage 1,574,829....
$1,800
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$1,800
1855 1C Upright 55 MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (26/165). PCGS Population: (51/268). MS63. Mintage 1,574,829. ...
$240
1855 1C Upright 5s MS62 Red and Brown ANACS....
$207
1855 1C Upright 55, N-8, R.2, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a green-label holder. CDN: $435 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,200
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-12. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-65 RB (ANACS).
$840
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$1,680
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