Name: 1836 1c PR BN
SKU: 1027

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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: 1027

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1836

Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE CENT

Weight (gr): 10.89 gr

Weight (oz): 0.3501 oz

Strike Type: Proof

Diameter: 27.5

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Coin Date: 1836

Denomination: 1c

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Coinage Type: United States Large Cent

Coinage Years: 1816-1839

Composition: Copper

PCGS #: 1805

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