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1856 1c Slanted 5 RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR63 $5,000.00
PR64 $6,250.00
PR65 $9,380.00
PR66 $11,200.00
PR63 CAC $6,000.00
PR64 CAC $7,500.00
PR65 CAC $11,200.00
PR66 CAC $12,600.00

Apr Data

26 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1C 1856 SLANTED 5. PCGS PR66 RB CAC 66 Legend 32,900 12/16/2021
    1856 1C Slanted 5, N-5, R.5, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 9,300 01/10/2019
    L1C 1856 SLANTED 5. PCGS PR66 RB CAC 66 Legend 31,725 05/17/2018
    1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-5. Slanting 5. Proof-64 RB (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 8,700 03/22/2018
    1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Slanted 5. Rarity-5. Noyes Die State-A/A. Proof-64+RB (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 7,638 03/30/2016
    1856 1C Slanted 5, N-5, Low R.5, PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Our EAC Grade PR63. 66 HA 11,750 05/12/2015
    1856 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. N-5, Low R.5. 66 HA 25,850 11/03/2013
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 64 Legend-Morphy 8,050 07/18/2013
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 63 Ira & Larry Goldberg 4,600 05/29/2011
    1856 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. N-5, Low R.5. 66 HA 31,050 05/01/2011
    1856 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. N-5, Low R.5. 65 HA 10,350 05/01/2011
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 9,775 01/30/2011
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 64 Stacks Bowers 7,188 11/09/2009
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 66 Ira & Larry Goldberg 24,150 09/07/2009
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 64 Ira & Larry Goldberg 7,762 09/07/2009
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 64 Stacks Bowers 7,475 10/18/2006
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 65 Coinhunter 8,800 12/04/2005
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 64 Superior 5,175 09/19/2005
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 65 American Numismatic Rarities 8,280 03/08/2005
    1856 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. N-5, Low R.5. A proof- 64 HA 5,750 05/08/2004
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 64 Superior 6,785 09/14/2003
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 65 Superior 7,475 02/24/2003
    1856 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. N-5. With broad, squared 65 HA 8,625 01/11/2003
    1856 1C PR 64 Red and Brown PCGS. 64 HA 5,175 11/26/2002
    1856 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Only one variety is known 64 HA 4,888 09/28/2002
    1856 Slanted 5 1c PR RB 66 Superior 7,475 05/27/2001
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1998
      Coin Date: 1856
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Variety: Slanted 5
      Desg: PR
      Mint Mark: P
      Composition: Copper
      Strike Type: Proof
      Coinage Type: Braided Hair
      Coinage Years: 1839-1857
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 27.5
      Weight (Grams): 10.89
      Designer: Christian Gobrecht
      Edge: Plain
      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.
      PCGS #: 1998
      NGC ID: 2274
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