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1851/81 1c RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $1,750.00
MS64 $3,120.00
MS65 $5,000.00
MS66 $5,750.00
MS63 CAC $2,100.00
MS64 CAC $3,750.00
MS65 CAC $6,000.00
MS66 CAC $6,900.00

Apr Data

22 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1851/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 10,200 08/16/2019
    1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. 66 HA 3,240 04/25/2018
    1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 5,875 04/26/2015
    1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. 66 HA 8,225 04/26/2015
    1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. 64 HA 2,585 01/12/2015
    1851/81 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-3, R.1. 65 HA 4,112 10/21/2012
    1851/81 1c MS RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 3,565 09/02/2012
    1851/81 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. 64 HA 2,185 05/02/2010
    1851/81 1c MS RB 63 Ira & Larry Goldberg 1,064 09/10/2009
    1851/81 1c MS RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 18,400 09/07/2009
    1851/81 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. 66 HA 3,220 02/08/2009
    1851/81 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. 63 HA 805 09/28/2007
    1851/81 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-3, R.1. Die State A, prominent die polish lines (as struck) fill the lower obverse fie 65 HA 2,300 12/14/2005
    1851/81 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-3, R.1. Die State A, with heavy mint-made die lines on the lower obverse. A popular 65 HA 1,840 06/03/2005
    1851/81 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. MS64 EAC. 65 HA 2,530 01/15/2005
    1851/81 1c MS RB 64 Superior 2,645 09/14/2003
    1851/81 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. N-3. An appealing Gem, 66 HA 2,990 05/03/2003
    1851/81 1C, RB 64 HA 1,610 10/04/2001
    1851/81 1c MS RB 64 Superior 1,035 05/27/2001
    1851/81 1c MS RB 66 Superior 1,955 03/08/2001
    1851/81 1C, RB 65 HA 1,840 08/07/1998
    1851/81 1C, RB 64 HA 1,380 03/21/1998
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1896
      Coin Date: 1851/81
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Composition: Copper
      Mintage: 9,889,707
      Strike Type: Business
      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 #: 1896
      NGC ID: 226H
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