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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
76783
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:
Head of 1794
Variety 2:
S-59
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
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
35639
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Coin Value History
1794 1c Head of 1794, S-59 MS BN
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1794 1c Head of 1794, S-59 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $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 |
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, AG3 PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3. ...
$476
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3 -- Corroded -- NCS. XF Details. ...
$1,159
1794 1C S-59 R3 Head of 1794 MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC Approved. ...
$18,300
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/11)....
$1,320
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, AU50 PCGS....
$6,300
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, XF45 PCGS....
$5,760
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-59. Rarity-3. Breen Die State V, Late. Head of 1794. Very Good, Environmental Damage, Holed and Plugged.
$144
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, AU53 NGC. ...
$5,280
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,560
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, VF30 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,998
1794 1C Head of '94. MS60 Details, Scratched, ANACS. S-61, B-53, R.4. ...
$32,200
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, XF40 PCGS. ...
$5,280
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$1,020
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3 AU50 NGC. ...
$9,988
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, XF45 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-59. Rarity-3. Head of 1794. Fine Details--Edge Damage (NGC).
$360
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,762
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, VF30 NGC. Our EAC Grade Fine 12. ...
$2,100
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3 -- Altered Surfaces -- ANACS. XF40 Details. ...
$660
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-59, B-57, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/6). NGC Census: (0/6). ...
$1,058
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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