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1843 1c Mature Head, Large Letters MS RB

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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: 1100
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1843
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: Mature Head, Large Letters
Coin Date: 1843
Denomination: 1c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,425,342
Coinage Type: United States Large Cent
Coinage Years: 1839-1857
Composition: Copper
PCGS #: 1851
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1843 1c Mature Head, Large Letters MS RB
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GSID:1100 PCGS:1851 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1843 1c Mature Head, Large Letters MS RB
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $5,250 $1,234
MS65 - $4,400 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234

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1843 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-1. Mature Head, Large Letters. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
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