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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:
1112
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1845
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
Coin Date:
1845
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,894,804
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1863
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1845 1c MS RB
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1845 1c MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$5,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $4,250 | $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 |
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]
![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
1845 Braided Hair Cent. N-10. Rarity-3-. MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$2,880
1845 1C N-2, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC....
$2,640
1845 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/27). NGC Census: (1/19). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$1,320
1845 1C N-11, R.3, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS Secure. ...
$3,120
$1,898
$2,070
1845 1C N-5, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,880
1845 1C N-2, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC....
$2,760
$1,100
1845 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. N-5, R.1. MRB MS63+. ...
$2,530
$1,092
$5,750
1845 1C N-10, R.3, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,880
1845 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. N-10. A uniformly bold ...
$2,530
1845 1C N-13, R.2, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$881
1845 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$1,668
$1,092
1845 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$2,160
1845 1C N-5, R.1, MS63+ Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS63. ...
$1,410
$5,750
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