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1842 1c Large Date N-5 RD

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    1842 1C Large Date, N-5, R.3, MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 24,053 05/03/2023
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 403939
      Coin Date: 1842
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Variety: Large Date
      Variety 2: N-5
      Desg: MS
      Composition: Copper
      Mintage: 2,383,390
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: United States Large Cent
      Coinage Years: 1839-1857
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 27.5
      Weight (Grams): 10.89
      Weight (Ounces): 0.314
      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 #: 403939
      NGC ID: 2268
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