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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:
270474
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
Variety 2:
N-4
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 #:
406155
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Coin Value History
1855 1c Upright 55, N-4 MS RD
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1855 1c Upright 55, N-4 MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$26,000 | $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 |
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
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,368
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red PCGS....
$4,200
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$881
1855 1C Upright 55, AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,574,829....
$104
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$4,320
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$9,000
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$999
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS....
$2,400
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red NGC. ...
$3,840
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$2,468
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,280
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$4,465
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,880
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$4,935
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$2,160
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$5,405
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$2,280
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$2,040
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65+ Red PCGS. ...
$2,400
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,800
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