1856-P Large Cent Value
Real sold prices from 10 tracked eBay sales — tracking since July 2026.
Computed from 10 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since Jul 2026 · prices updated Jul 14, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Date | Grade | Price | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $25.00 | 1856 Large Cent E |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $14.99 | 1856 Braided Hair Large Cent Penny 1c United States Coin Free Shipping |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $34.00 | 1856 US Large Cent Braided Hair ESTATE COIN |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $9.50 | 1856 Braided Hair Large Cent Penny |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $29.99 | 1856 1C BN Braided Hair Large Cent Upright 5 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $10.50 | 1856 Braided Hair Copper Large Cent, Philadelphia inv07 p18 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $32.00 | 1856 US Braided Variety "LARGE CENT" Choice VF Details! Old US Coin! |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $18.95 | 1856 Braided Hair Large Cent Very Fine VF Coin, Corrosion #37310 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | NGC 65 | $1,280.00 | 1856 BRAIDED HAIR LARGE CENT IN OLD NGC HOLDER MS65 RB UNCIRCULATED CONDITION |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $62.00 | 1856 Large Cent, Braided Hair, Upright-5, Choice XF++ |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1856-P Large Cent worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1856-P Large Cent sells for around $33. Top-grade certified examples sell for around $1,280. These figures come from 10 tracked sales, not a price guide.
Where do these prices come from?
CoinGrader continuously tracks completed eBay sales for this coin. Prices shown are computed from those real transactions (recent sales weighted more heavily, obvious outliers removed) — they are market prices, not catalog or price-guide values.
Should I get my 1856-P Large Cent graded?
Top-grade examples of this coin sell for around $1,280 versus roughly $33 raw, so grading can pay off if your coin is high quality. You can upload photos to CoinGrader for an instant AI grade estimate before spending on certification.
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