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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:
270464
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
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:
Upright 55
Variety 2:
N-4
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,574,829
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1839-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
46953
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Coin Value History
1855 1c Upright 55, N-4 MS RB
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1855 1c Upright 55, N-4 MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $320 – $21,600
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Worth: $18 – $7,200
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Worth: $1,000 – $9,600
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Worth: $12 – $9,600
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Worth: $9,500 – $16,800
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Worth: $12 – $5,520
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Worth: $2,800 – $8,000
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1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS64+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC . ...
$1,068
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 1,574,829....
$900
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Upright 5s. MS-62 RB (ANACS). OH.
$456
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$1,680
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Ex: Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure. NGC Census: (3/20). PCGS Population...
$282
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (33/34). Mintage 1,574,829....
$552
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (32/2). Mintage 1,574,829....
$1,800
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$1,380
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 55. Noyes Die State A/A. MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$940
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-65 RB (PCGS).
$1,140
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$1,560
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (5/3). Mintage: 1,574,829. ...
$676
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. PCGS Population: (4/1). NGC Census: (6/6). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for N...
$780
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$499
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65+ Red and Brown CACG. Mintage 1,574,829. ...
$2,400
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1 MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$999
1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-65 RB (PCGS).
$1,620
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65+ Red and Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (7/6 and 0/0+). PCGS Population: (4/1 and 0/0+). MS...
$1,860
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$1,200
1855 1C Upright 55, N-4, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (6/7). PCGS Population: (2/1). MS65. Mintage 1,574,829. ...
$552
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