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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:
77492
Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
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:
Plain
Variety:
Plain Edge
Variety 2:
S-76b
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
501,500
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1793-1796
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
35723
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Coin Value History
1795 1c Plain Edge, S-76b MS BN
Value By Grade
1795 1c Plain Edge, S-76b MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$330,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $288,000 | $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 |
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, VG8 PCGS. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 501,500....
$793
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, VG10 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$915
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, Good 4 PCGS. CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 501,500. ...
$464
1795 Liberty Cap Cent. S-76b, B-4b. Rarity-1. Plain Edge. AU-58 (PCGS).
$8,400
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1 -- Struck on a 5.43 gram Half Cent Planchet -- Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$34,160
1795 1C S-76b R1 Thin Planchet with Plain Edge, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$16,470
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, AG3 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 501,500....
$361
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/21 and 0/3+)....
$1,920
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (9/72). Mintage 501,500.Ex: Internet Auction (Heritage, 7/...
$2,280
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. XF Details, Net VF20. Housed in a small-sized holder. M...
$780
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, AU50 PCGS. Sheldon-76b is characterized by the placement of the 5 with its flag overl...
$4,920
1795 Liberty Cap Cent. S-76B, B-4b. Rarity-1. Plain Edge. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (NGC).
$360
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1 -- Rim Bumps, Heavily Corroded -- ANACS Details. Fine 15....
$264
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, XF45 PCGS....
$4,560
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/17 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/10 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,900...
$2,880
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,880
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$76,375
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS Secure. ...
$8,812
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$24,687
1795 1C Plain Edge, S-76b, B-4b, R.1, Fair 2 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population (1/23). NGC Census: (1/22). ...
$89
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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