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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:
77552
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 1797, Stems
Variety 2:
S-137
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 #:
35942
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Coin Value History
1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137 MS BN
Value By Grade
1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$18,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $15,500 | $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 1797, Stems, S-137, B-8, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/161). Mintage 897,510....
$1,860
1797 1C S-137 R2, Reverse of 1797, AU55 PCGS. ...
$5,280
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137, B-8, R.2, AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population: (1/8). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid f...
$109
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-137. Rarity-2. Reverse of 1797, Stems to Wreath. VF-20, Pitting.
$312
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137, B-8, R.2, VG8 ANACS. ...
$288
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137, B-8, R.2, Fair 2 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population: (0/6). ...
$89
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137, B-8, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (0/3). From The Lo...
$168
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems S-137, B-8, R.2, Fine 15 NGC. EX: Carlyle Luer Collection. NGC Census: (5/62). PCGS Populati...
$960
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-137. Rarity-2. Reverse of 1797, With Stems. Good Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$68
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137, B-8, R.2, -- Corroded -- ANACS. Good 4 Details. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population (...
$89
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems VF35 NGC. S-137, B-8, R.2. Our EAC Grade VF35. ...
$2,820
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-137. Rarity-2. Noyes Die State B. Reverse of 1797, With Stems. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$552
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137, B-8, R.2 XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,820
1797 1C Reverse of 1797. AU53 PCGS. S-137, B-8, R.2. ...
$4,600
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137, B-8, R.2, VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (0/5). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid f...
$396
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137, B-8, R.2, Good 6 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/3). PCGS Population (0/5). ...
$141
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems -- Double Struck -- Good 4 NGC. S-137, B-8, R.2. Our EAC Grade Good 4. ...
$558
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-137, B-8, R.2, VG8 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (0/5). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid...
$235
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems -- Double Struck with Reverse Brockage -- Good 4 NGC. S-137, B-8, R.2. Our EAC Grade AG3. ...
$2,820
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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