Why is PCGS priceguide so high on this 1822 large cent?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by lordmarcovan, Aug 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM.

  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Collecting for 49 years Moderator

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    It's a nice coin. I paid $935 for it. But I just noticed PCGS has it at $1,700 in AU58.

    Why so much? Condition rarity? I know PCGS priceguide is often inflated on some stuff, but that's almost double what I paid. (Hey, I'm not complaining.)

    What's Greysheet on this one? Just curious.
     
    lordmarcovan, Aug 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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  3. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    No idea. Have you checked the APR's for the issue/grade?
     
    ksparrow, Aug 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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  4. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    That is a nice looking AU-58.

    The Grey Sheet number is only $550, but I've found the Grey Sheet numbers to be on the low side. When I was a dealer, I could not buy large cents for the numbers they quoted unless it was a piece with problems.

    As for the "CoinFacts" numbers, they are usually what I would call high retail.

    Here's the piece which is in my "one cent a year" set. It's graded EF-45.

    1822 Large Cent All.jpg
     
    johnmilton, Aug 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Collecting for 49 years Moderator

    Wow, $550 Greysheet versus $1,700 PCGS priceguide. That’s quite a spread.
     
    lordmarcovan, Aug 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Nice looking coin but I’m wondering if the PCGS price is high because they haven’t minted that coin 203 years. :smuggrin:
     
    Collecting Nut, Aug 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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  7. samclemens3991

    samclemens3991 Well-Known Member

    Probably a small data pool to get pricing from. Check out the pricing for most Seated Quarters. Then go try and buy a few. james
     
    samclemens3991, Aug 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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