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Catalog Information
GSID:
80752
Designer:
Robert Scot or John Birch
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot or John Birch
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:
N-6
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,370,200
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1816-1839
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
37195
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Coin Value History
1838 1c N-6 MS BN
Value By Grade
1838 1c N-6 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
| 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 |
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS BN [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1820-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $10 – $7,200
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RB [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nkugy-0.20200730220835838.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $500 – $10,000
Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RD [Type]
![Coronet Head Cent 1c 1816-1839 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/181xxx/9aa92c74-739d-47c3-a366-64956a1f3799.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $800 – $24,000
1816 1c MS BN
Worth: $15 – $3,900
1816 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,400 – $4,800
1816 1c MS RD
Worth: $12,600 – $16,000
1817 1c 13 Stars MS BN
Worth: $18 – $7,200
1817 1c 13 Stars MS RB
Worth: $850 – $4,800
1817 1c 13 Stars MS RD
1817 1c 15 Stars MS BN
Worth: $20 – $36,000
1817 1c 15 Stars MS RB
Worth: $50,000 – $65,000
1817 1c 15 Stars MS RD
1818 1c MS BN
Worth: $10 – $8,500
1818 1c MS RB
Worth: $550 – $3,420
1818 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,750 – $10,000
1838 1C N-6, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 6,370,200. ...
$244
1838 1C N-6, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 6,370,200....
$180
1838 1C N-6, R.1, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 6,370,200....
$252
1838 1C N-6, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). Mintage 6,370,200....
$276
1838 1C N-6, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 6,370,200....
$159
1838 1C N-6, R.1, MS62 Brown ANACS. Mintage 6,370,200....
$600
1838 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. Extremely Fine, Obverse Spots.
$60
1838 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. MS-61 BN (PCGS).
$312
1838 1C N-6, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/1 and 0/0+). MS65. Mintage 6,370,20...
$1,680
1838 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. Noyes Die State-B/B. MS-63BN (PCGS).
$822
1838 1C N-6, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 6,370,200. ...
$244
1838 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. EF-40 (PCGS).
$144
1838 1C N-6, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/9). PCGS Population: (0/6). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintag...
$432
1838 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. About Uncirculated.
$120
1838 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. MS-61 BN (PCGS).
$336
1838 1C N-6, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/1). NGC Census: (1/1). MS65. Mintage 6,370,200....
$1,500
1838 1C N-6, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/6). NGC Census: (0/20). AU50. Mintage 6,370,200. ...
$168
1838 1C N-6, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (0/20). XF40. Mintage 6,370,200. ...
$105
1838 1C N-6, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/10). PCGS Population (0/1). Mintage: 6,370,200. ...
$282
1838 1C N-6, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,586
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