Braided Hair Cents 1854 1C MS

NGC Universal ID: 226L

Coin Information

1854 1C MS
Obverse
1854 1C MS
Reverse
  • Category: Braided Hair Cents (1839-1857)
  • Mint: Philadelphia
  • Mintage: 4,236,156
  • Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
  • Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
  • Composition: Copper
  • Weight: 10.89g
  • Diameter: 27.5mm
  • Edge: Plain
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Grade Summary

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1854 1C MS
 
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NGC Census
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PrAgGVGFVFXFXF+5050+5353+5555+5858+6060+6161+6262+6363+6464+6565+6666+6767+6868+6970
$900 $2150 $5900
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1/6/16 - NGC
$2820.00
Lot# 7125 - HA

11/4/04 - NGC
$862.50
Lot# 5136 - HA

11/17/03 - NGC
$1150.00
Lot# 69 - HA

11/17/03 - NGC
$1150.00
Lot# 69 - HA

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1/28/14 - PCGS
$3055.00
Lot# 885 - GO

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11/2/17 - PCGS
$4080.00
Lot# 16075 - HA

12/12/05 - PCGS
$3162.50
Lot# 75 - HA

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7/30/94 - PCGS
$5555.00
Lot# 6190 - HA

2/5/94 - PCGS
$5060.00
Lot# 6700 - HA

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Description & Analysis

A reduction in the weight of United States silver coins in 1853 eased the crisis of small change, and this led to a decline in the numbers of cents coined over the next few years. Though very scarce with full mint red color, 1854 cents are common overall in both circulated and Mint State condition. They make for excellent type coins, as they seem to be better struck from less worn dies than most dates in the 1850s. There are no varieties of general interest to collectors, and only advanced specialists seek out the many die marriages which are distinguishable by just minor features. There are 30 numbered Newcomb varieties, but one of these (N-15) was later delisted as a duplicate. Rarities include N-4 and N-28 through -30. The common N-23 is illustrated.

Price Guide

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1854 1C MS RD Last updated 07/31/2019
 
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Census

NGC Grade Summary
  • Total Graded: 1572
  • Low Grade: PrAg
  • Average Grade: 60
  • High Grade: 67
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NGC Census Detail
1854 1C MSRD Last updated 08/27/2025
 
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TOTAL
 
PrAgGVGFVF4045505355586061626364656667686970 TOTAL
00000000000000110910000 21
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 9 1 0 0 0 0 21
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NGC Registry

NGC Registry Score
1854 1C MS RD
 
BASE
PrAgGVGFVF4045505355586061626364656667686970
227 351 507 597 663 783 1,066 1,505 2,525 3,281 5,656 7,759 11,799 
76 268 403 537 619 703 877 1,212 1,845 2,777 4,073 6,357 9,106 11,799 
76 268 403 537 619 703 877 1,212 1,845 2,777 4,073 6,357 9,106 
152 310 455 567 641 743 972 1,359 2,185 3,029 4,864 7,058 10,452