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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:
77536
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT, 1, 100
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge
Variety 2:
S-120a
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
897,510
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
35894
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Coin Value History
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a MS BN
Value By Grade
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$122,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $102,000 | $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 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120a, B-2a. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. VF-35 (PCGS).
$6,000
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, XF45 PCGS....
$9,300
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$38,400
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, -- Corroded -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details....
$192
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, VF25 PCGS. ...
$6,600
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120A. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. AG-3.
$60
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (0/6). CDN: $550 ...
$324
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (1/5). From...
$204
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$2,040
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/3). NGC Census: (1/4). ...
$881
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge VF20 NGC. S-120a, B-2a, R.3. ...
$2,585
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, VF35 PCGS Secure. ...
$4,080
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120A. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge--Double Struck--EF-45 (PCGS).
$10,200
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120A. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. AG-3 BN (NGC).
$94
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. VF35 PCGS. S-120a, B-2a, R.3. ...
$4,888
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, -- Damaged -- ANACS. Good Details, Net AG3. NGC Census: (0/6). PCGS...
$200
Draped Bust Cent 1c 1796-1807 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $28 – $36,000
Draped Bust Cent 1c 1796-1807 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $7,500 – $192,000
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1794 MS BN
Worth: $160 – $45,600
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1794 MS RB
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795 MS BN
Worth: $150 – $84,000
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795 MS RB
Worth: $75,000 – $264,000
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797 MS BN
Worth: $90 – $48,000
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797 MS RB
1796 1c Draped Bust, LIHERTY MS BN
Worth: $500 – $57,600
1796 1c Draped Bust, LIHERTY MS RB
1796 1c Draped Bust, No Stems MS BN
Worth: $100,000 – $210,000
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge MS BN
Worth: $130 – $102,000
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge MS RB
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge MS BN
Worth: $90 – $90,000
1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems MS BN
Worth: $55 – $66,000
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