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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:
77538
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, Gripped Edge
Variety 2:
S-120b
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:
2
PCGS #:
35900
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Coin Value History
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b MS BN
Value By Grade
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $90,000 | $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 |
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2. Fair 2 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 . Mintage 89...
$207
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. Fine Details, Net VG8. ...
$366
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/37). Mintage 897,510....
$492
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, AU58 PCGS....
$13,800
1797 1C S-120b R3, Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, AU55 PCGS. ...
$15,000
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120B. Rarity-2. Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge. Good-4 (PCGS).
$264
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120B. Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$480
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, -- Corroded, Scratched -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details. ...
$360
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, XF45 NGC. ...
$5,040
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120B. Rarity-2. Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge. VF-20 (PCGS).
$1,200
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, VG10 PCGS. ...
$432
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (0/9). ...
$144
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (1/6 and 0/0+). NGC Census:...
$720
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, AU53 NGC. Our EAC Grade VF35. ...
$7,344
1797 1C Reverse of 1796, Gripped Edge VF35 NGC. S-120b, B-2b, R.2. Our EAC Grade VF20. ...
$1,998
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Population: (0/6). CDN: $100 Whs...
$282
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120B. Rarity-2. Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge. Good-6.
$336
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$19,200
1797 S-120b R2 Reverse of 1796, Gripped Edge, AU55 PCGS. ...
$12,000
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (1/8). Good 4 . ...
$264
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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