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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:
1069
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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:
Small Date
Coin Date:
1840
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,462,700
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1823
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Coin Value History
1840 1c Small Date MS BN
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1840 1c Small Date MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $5,750 | $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 |
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS BN [Type]
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Worth: $18 – $4,800
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 MS RB [Type]
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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 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
1841 1c MS BN
Worth: $25 – $4,800
1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. Small Date. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$240
1840 1C Small Date, N-3, R.1, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30....
$109
1840 1C Small Date, N-12, N-13, R.1, AU50 PCGS....
$336
1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. Small Date. EF-40 (PCGS).
$192
1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-1. Rarity-2. Small Date. AU-55 (PCGS).
$432
1840 1C Small Date, N-4, R.3, MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/16 and 0/0+)....
$1,320
1840 1C N-3, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. Housed in a former generation holder. Mintage 6,370,200....
$1,800
1840 1C Small Date VF20 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (1/11)....
$61
1840 1C Small Date AU58 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/2). PCGS Population: (8/22). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58....
$690
1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-2. Rarity-2. Small Date/Large 18. VF-35 (PCGS).
$168
1840 1C Small Date, N-3, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. CAC. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (3/3). PCGS Population: (1/5). ...
$1,080
1840 1C Small Date, N-3, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,120
1840 1C Small Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (0/3). PCGS Population: (6/29). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$360
1840 1C Small Date VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/107). NGC Census: (0/7). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$89
1840 1C Small Date XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/44). NGC Census: (1/2)....
$264
1840 1C Small Date Fine 15 NGC. EX: "E.B. Strickland Collection. NGC Census: (1/5). PCGS Population: (5/106). ...
$74
1840 1C Small Date MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/19). ...
$588
$1,006
$4,600
1840 1C Small Date--Bent, Damaged--ANACS. AU Details Net F12. N-2....
$99
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