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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:
77497
Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
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:
Liberty Cap
Variety 2:
S-81
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
109,825
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1793-1796
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
35750
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Coin Value History
1796 1c Liberty Cap, S-81 MS BN
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1796 1c Liberty Cap, S-81 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$302,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $252,000 | $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 |
1796 1C S-81 R3- Liberty Cap MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$48,800
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). Mintage 109,825....
$2,760
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, Good 4 NGC. Mintage 109,825....
$516
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, AU58 PCGS....
$16,200
1796 S-81 R3- Liberty Cap AU55 PCGS, CAC Approved. ...
$15,600
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. S-81. Rarity-3. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$504
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, VG10 NGC. Ex: Frank Thomas Collection. NGC Census: (2/11). PCGS Population: (1/6). CDN...
$900
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. S-81. Rarity-3. VF-30.
$2,280
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (0/16). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$306
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, -- Corroded -- NCS. VG Details. NGC Census: (1/13). PCGS Population: (1/5). CDN: $650 ...
$360
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, Fine 12 NGC. ...
$1,020
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, MS64 Brown NGC. Our EAC Grade AU55. ...
$47,000
1796 1C Liberty Cap XF45 NGC. S-81, B-2, R.3. Our EAC Grade VF30. ...
$6,756
1796 1C Liberty Cap VF25 NGC. S-81, B-2, R.3. ...
$2,585
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$40,800
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. S-81, B-2. Rarity-3. VF-20 (PCGS).
$2,880
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$372
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. S-81. Rarity-3. VG-8 Details--Corroded, Damaged, Bent (ANACS).
$144
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/11). PCGS Population: (1/4). ...
$720
1796 1C Liberty Cap. MS63 Brown PCGS. S-81, B-2, R.3. ...
$74,750
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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