1842 1C Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

PCGS MS65+BN

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PCGS MS65BN

PCGS #:: 1838

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 27.50 millimeters

Weight:: 10.89 grams

Mintage:: 2,383,390

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $9,200 • MS64 • 01-28-2004 • Goldberg Auctioneers

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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	150	R-7.5	1 / 33	1 / 81
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	7 / 33	18 / 81 TIE
65 or Better	10	R-9.5	5 / 33 TIE	14 / 81 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	150
60 or Better	40
65 or Better	10

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.5
60 or Better	R-8.7
65 or Better	R-9.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 33
60 or Better	7 / 33
65 or Better	5 / 33 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	1 / 81
60 or Better	18 / 81 TIE
65 or Better	14 / 81 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN estimated grade
7	MS63BN PCGS grade
7	MS63BN PCGS grade
7	MS63BN estimated grade
7	MS63BN estimated grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#3 MS64BN PCGS grade

#3 MS64BN estimated grade

#7 MS63BN PCGS grade

#7 MS63BN estimated grade

Jaime Hernandez:

There were over 2 million 1842 Large Cents struck. However, far fewer examples exist today. Most examples got lost or damaged over the years. There is a Small Date and Large Date variety for the year. Differentiating each is fairly easy, especially if comparing the 4 digit on the date.