1840 1C Small Date, BN MS65BN Certification #81898602, PCGS #1823

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

CAC approved. Small Date. N-1; DS b; R 2. Only 3 coins grade better. Lustrous mahogany-brown with reddish-violet accents shine on the silken surfaces. Ms. Liberty’s tresses are fully struck and razor sharp. This Small Date is free from all but the tiniest tick here or there, the eye appeal is wonderful.

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

In 1840 the U.S. Mint struck Large Cents with a Large and Small Date. The Small Date has significant spacing between all 4 digits in the date. The Large Date variety has the 8 and the 4 very close and almost touching, also the 4 and the 0 digit are touching.

The Small Date variety is scarce in all uncirculated grades. Coins displaying any original red brown or red surfaces are considered rare.

PCGS #

1823

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Plain

Diameter

27.50 millimeters

Weight

10.89 grams

Mintage

2462700

Metal

Copper

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Pop Lower

185

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	400	R-6.2	5 / 33	7 / 81 TIE
All Grades	25	R-9.0	4 / 33 TIE	15 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	1 / 33 TIE	1 / 81 TIE

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.
65 or Better	400
All Grades	25
60 or Better	2

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.
65 or Better	R-6.2
All Grades	R-9.0
60 or Better	R-9.9

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.
65 or Better	5 / 33
All Grades	4 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 33 TIE

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.
65 or Better	7 / 81 TIE
All Grades	15 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 81 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN PCGS grade	Newcomb 3
1	MS66BN PCGS grade	Newcomb 3
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
4	MS65BN PCGS grade
5	MS64+BN PCGS grade

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

Newcomb 3

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

Newcomb 3

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

#4 MS65BN PCGS grade

#5 MS64+BN PCGS grade