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"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon is the established die variety classification of the United States large cents produced betewen 1793 and 1814. There are 295 distinct Sheldon varieties, or die pairings.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty, facing right, with wild, flowing. Hair. The word LIBERTY at the top periphery and the date across the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
76729
Designer:
engraved by Henry Voigt
Obverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1793
Reverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT, 1, 100
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4334 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
26-28
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered, ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR
Variety:
Wreath, Lettered Edge
Variety 2:
S-11b
Coin Date:
1793
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
63,353
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1793
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
35474
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Coin Value History
1793 1c Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b MS BN
Value By Grade
1793 1c Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$101,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $84,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, Poor 1 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Poor 1 . ...
$2,379
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4 -- Corroded -- NCS. Fine Details. ...
$3,660
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, AG3 PCGS. CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . ...
$2,196
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, VG8 PCGS. ...
$4,758
1793 1C S-11b R4 Wreath Cent, Lettered Edge, Two Leaves Following DOLLAR, AU53 PCGS. ...
$34,160
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b or c, B-16b or c, R.4, VG10 PCGS....
$6,300
1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath Reverse. S-11b, B-16b. Rarity-4. Lettered Edge. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$5,400
1793 S-11b R4 Wreath Cent with Lettered Edge AU55+ PCGS, CAC Approved. ...
$57,600
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, VF35 NGC....
$13,800
1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath Reverse. S-11B. Rarity-4. Lettered Edge. VF-20 (PCGS).
$10,200
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$84,000
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, Good 6 NGC. ...
$4,560
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4 -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF25 Details. ...
$5,875
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4--Obverse Corroded--NCS. AU Details. ...
$9,200
1793 1C Wreath Cent--Lettered Edge--Corroded--ANACS. XF40 Details. ...
$1,495
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge. VF30 PCGS. S-11b, B-16b, R.4. ...
$9,775
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS Secure. ...
$4,920
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, AG3 PCGS. ...
$1,410
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, -- Corroded -- ANACS. VG8 Details. ...
$1,440
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, AU53 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$31,725
Flowing Hair Cent 1c 1793, Chain Reverse, Chain Reverse MS BN [Type]
Worth: $2,400 – $2,650,000
1793 1c Chain, AMERI. MS BN
Worth: $2,640 – $1,250,000
1793 1c Chain, AMERI. SP BN
1793 1c Chain, AMERICA MS BN
Worth: $2,400 – $2,650,000
1793 1c Chain, AMERICA MS RB
Worth: $1,000,000 – $1,300,000
1793 1c Chain, Periods MS BN
Worth: $2,400 – $2,650,000
1793 1c Chain, Periods SP BN
Flowing Hair Cent 1c 1793, Wreath Reverse, Wreath Reverse MS BN [Type]
Worth: $1,100 – $840,000
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars MS BN
Worth: $1,100 – $840,000
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars MS RB
Worth: $210,000 – $576,000
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars SP RD
1793 1c Wreath, Lettered Edge MS BN
Worth: $1,100 – $840,000
1793 1c Wreath, Strawberry Leaf MS BN
Worth: $312,000 – $840,000
Liberty Cap Cent 1c 1793-1796 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $140 – $275,000
Liberty Cap Cent 1c 1793-1796 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $35,000 – $360,000
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