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Catalog Information
GSID:
1043
Designer:
Robert Scot or John Reich
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
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
PCGS #:
1742
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Coin Value History
1838 1c MS RB
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1838 1c MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
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 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. MS-66 RB (CACG).
$5,124
1838 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$4,320
1838 1C N-8, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/29). Mintage 6,370,200....
$1,140
1955 Lincoln Cent. FS-101, Breen-2214. Doubled Die Obverse. Net AU-50 (ANACS). AU Details--Cleaned. OH.
$1,292
$1,400
1838 1C N-8, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Ex: Helfenstein-Merkin-Oakes. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$1,058
1838 1C MS67 Red and Brown NGC....
$5,175
1838 1C, RB
$242
1838 1C N-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,040
1838 1C N-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS....
$3,120
1838 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (12/23). PCGS Population: (30/28). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mi...
$1,320
$2,242
1838 MS67 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$4,370
1838 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-1. Rarity-1. MS-66 RB (PCGS).
$4,440
1838 1c NGC MS65 RB ex: Andre Dawson
$3,850
L1C 1838 PCGS MS64 RB CAC
$2,056
$1,092
1838 1C, RB
$5,750
$3,600
1838 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-4. Rarity-2. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$4,560
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