1844/81 1C, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

PCGS MS64BN

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OVERDATE DETAIL

PCGS MS63BN

PCGS #:: 1859

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 27.50 millimeters

Weight:: 10.89 grams

Mintage:: 2,398,752

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $4,313 • MS64 • 01-01-2005 • Heritage 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	1,000	R-5.0	12 / 33 TIE	20 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	2 / 33	9 / 81 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 33	1 / 81

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,000
60 or Better	15
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.0
60 or Better	R-9.3
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	12 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 33
65 or Better	1 / 33

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	20 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 81 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 81

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN estimated grade
4	MS63BN PCGS grade
4	MS63BN estimated grade
4	MS63BN estimated grade
7	MS62BN PCGS grade
7	MS62BN PCGS grade
9	MS62BN estimated grade
10	MS61BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN estimated grade

#4 MS63BN PCGS grade

#4 MS63BN estimated grade

#7 MS62BN PCGS grade

#9 MS62BN estimated grade

#10 MS61BN PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1844/81 Large Cent variety originally had the date impressed upside down, then it was impressed correctly the second time. Therefore, creating an overdate variety. This variety is fairly prominent. And usually it can be seen with the naked eye, making it a popular variety amongst Large Cent collectors.