1842 1C Small Date, BN VF35BN Certification #41370445, PCGS #1838

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Expert Comments

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.

PCGS #

1838

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Plain

Diameter

27.50 millimeters

Weight

10.89 grams

Mintage

2383390

Metal

Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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

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-7.5
All Grades	R-8.7
60 or Better	R-9.5

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	1 / 33
All Grades	7 / 33
60 or Better	5 / 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	1 / 81
All Grades	18 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 81 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#3 MS64BN PCGS grade