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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:
76795
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 1795
Variety 2:
S-71
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:
2
PCGS #:
35696
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Coin Value History
1794 1c Head of 1795, S-71 MS BN
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1794 1c Head of 1795, S-71 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $120,000 | $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 |
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-71, B-63. Rarity-2. Head of 1795. MS-61 BN (PCGS).
$18,000
1794 1C S-71 R2 Head of 1795 XF40 PCGS. ...
$6,710
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/10 and 0/1+). CAC Population: (1/3). Mintage 918...
$1,920
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-71, B-63. Rarity-2. Head of 1795. VG Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$840
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, AU55 NGC. ...
$7,800
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, VF35 NGC. ...
$2,640
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, XF45 NGC. ...
$4,560
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-71. Rarity-2. Head of 1795. AG-3 (PCGS).
$192
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, VG8 PCGS. ...
$552
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (0/8). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for pro...
$335
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,638
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$948
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,232
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. Our EAC Grade AU55. ...
$38,188
1794 S-71 R2 Head of 1795 MS61 Brown PCGS. ...
$38,400
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, XF40 NGC....
$4,080
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (0/9). PCGS Population: (3/9). CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$810
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-71. Rarity-2. Head of 1795. Struck Off Center. VG Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$900
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, AU55 NGC. Our EAC Grade VF25. ...
$7,638
1794 1C Head of 1795, S-71, B-63, R.2, VF35 NGC. ...
$2,040
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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