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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:
79983
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1800
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:
Normal Date
Variety 2:
S-197
Coin Date:
1800
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,822,175
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
36179
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Coin Value History
1800 1c Normal Date, S-197 MS BN
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1800 1c Normal Date, S-197 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
Draped Bust Cent 1c 1796-1807 MS BN [Type]
![Draped Bust Cent 1c 1796-1807 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1797-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $28 – $36,000
Draped Bust Cent 1c 1796-1807 MS RB [Type]
![Draped Bust Cent 1c 1796-1807 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nks5t-0.20200730221522339.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. ...
$549
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-197, B-12. Rarity-1. AU-58 (PCGS).
$6,900
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1 -- Corroded -- ANACS XF Details, Net VF20. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,822,175....
$384
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, VG8 PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 2,822,175. From The Gold Coas...
$228
1800 1C Normal Date, S-197, B-12, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$19,200
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-197. Rarity-1. VG-10, Porous, Bent.
$24
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, AU53 PCGS. ...
$3,840
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (1/9). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NG...
$990
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-197. Rarity-1. MS-61 BN (PCGS).
$8,100
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, AU50 NGC. ...
$2,880
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, VF25 PCGS. ...
$780
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, VF35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,821
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-197. Rarity-1. VF Details--Damaged (NGC).
$53
1800 1C AU55 NGC. S-197, B-12, R.1. Our EAC Grade XF45. ...
$3,819
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, -- Corroded, Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. ...
$74
1800 1C S-197 R1 AU58 PCGS, CAC Approved. ...
$13,200
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, -- Damaged, Corroded -- ANACS. VF20 Details. ...
$120
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1 AU53 NGC. ...
$3,220
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, VF30 PCGS. ...
$1,057
1800 1C S-197, B-12, R.1, AU58 PCGS....
$8,700
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