1840 1C Small/Large 18, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

PCGS MS66BN

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PCGS MS65BN

PCGS #:: 1826

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 27.50 millimeters

Weight:: 10.89 grams

Mintage:: 2,462,700

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $16,100 • MS66 • 12-19-2013 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	200	R-7.0	2 / 33	2 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	1 / 33	3 / 81
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	1 / 33 TIE	1 / 81 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	200
60 or Better	5
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-9.7
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 33
60 or Better	1 / 33
65 or Better	1 / 33 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	2 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 81
65 or Better	1 / 81 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS63BN PCGS grade
2	AU55 PCGS grade
3	AU53 PCGS grade
4	AU50 PCGS grade
5	XF45 PCGS grade
5	XF45 PCGS grade
7	XF40 PCGS grade
7	XF40 PCGS grade
9	VF25 PCGS grade

#1 MS63BN PCGS grade

#2 AU55 PCGS grade

#3 AU53 PCGS grade

#4 AU50 PCGS grade

#5 XF45 PCGS grade

#7 XF40 PCGS grade

#9 VF25 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1840 Small over Large Date Large Cent is a fairly prominent variety and can be spotted with the naked eye. Especially on the 1 and 8 digits in the date. The variety in general is very scarce with possibly a couple hundred known more or less. In Uncirculated grades it is very difficult to obtain and will command a premium in this condition.