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Catalog Information
GSID:
720
Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1794
Reverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT, 1, 100
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4334 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered, ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR
Variety:
Starred Reverse
Coin Date:
1794
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
918,521
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1793-1796
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1374
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Coin Value History
1794 1c Starred Reverse MS BN
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1794 1c Starred Reverse MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU50 |
|
$720,000 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $600,000 | $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 |
Fr. 1374. 50 Cents. Fourth Issue. PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
$390
1794 1C Starred Reverse, S-48, B-38, High R.4, VF20 PCGS. ...
$91,500
1794 1C Starred Reverse, S-48, B-38, High R.4, VF25 PCGS....
$84,000
1794 1C Starred Reverse, S-48, B-38, High R.4, XF40 PCGS....
$288,000
1794 1C Starred Reverse, S-48, B-38, High R.4, Poor 1 PCGS. CAC....
$9,600
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-48. Rarity-4+. Starred Reverse. Fair-2 (PCGS).
$7,200
1794 1C Starred Reverse, S-48, B-38, High R.4, VG8 PCGS. ...
$40,800
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-48. Rarity-5. Starred Reverse. VG Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$15,600
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-48. Rarity-5. Starred Reverse. VF-30 (PCGS).
$156,000
1794 1C Starred Reverse, S-48, B-38, High R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$49,200
$23,000
$25,000
1794 1C Starred Reverse, S-48, B-38, R.5, AG3 NGC. ...
$28,200
1794 1C Starred Reverse Fine 12 PCGS. S-48, B-38, Low R.5. ...
$74,750
1794 1C Starred Reverse. AU50 PCGS. S-48, B-38, R.5. ...
$632,500
$21,850
1794 1C Starred Reverse, S-48, B-38, High R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$312,000
1794 1C Starred Reverse VF Details NCS. VG7 EAC....
$12,650
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-48. Rarity-5+. Starred Reverse. VF-25 (PCGS).
$99,875
$92,000
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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