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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:
76730
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-11c
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:
3
PCGS #:
35477
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Coin Value History
1793 1c Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c MS BN
Value By Grade
1793 1c Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$1,008,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $840,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $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 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath Reverse. S-11c, B-16c. Rarity-3-. Lettered Edge. VF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$3,904
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11, B-16c, Low R.3, Good 6 PCGS. ...
$4,035
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11, B-16, Low R.3, VF30 PCGS. ...
$13,420
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, VG10 PCGS. ...
$6,100
1793 1C S-11c R3- Wreath Cent, Lettered Edge, One Leaf Following DOLLAR, MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$67,100
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, VF20 PCGS....
$11,400
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, AU58+ PCGS. CAC....
$57,600
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$34,800
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, Fine 12 NGC....
$5,760
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, -- Corroded, Scratched -- NCS. Good Details. ...
$1,860
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, XF45 NGC. ...
$26,400
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, AG3 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/22 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (3/7 and...
$3,720
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, VF25 NGC. ...
$9,000
1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath Reverse. S-11C. Rarity-3-. Lettered Edge. EF-40 (PCGS).
$24,000
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11b, B-16b, R.4, AU50 PCGS. ...
$33,600
1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath Reverse. S-11C. Rarity-3-. Lettered Edge. Fair-2 (PCGS).
$780
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$4,560
1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath Reverse. S-11C. Rarity-3-. Lettered Edge. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$36,000
1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge, S-11c, B-16c, Low R.3, VG8 PCGS. ...
$3,960
1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath Reverse. S-11C. Rarity-3-. Lettered Edge. AG Details--Graffiti (PCGS).
$1,050
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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