Demand for early copper and Colonial-era numismatic treasures drives strong results in Heritage Auctions' July 13 Early Copper & Colonial U.S. Coins Showcase Auction
"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:
79991
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-205
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:
4
PCGS #:
36203
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Coin Value History
1800 1c Normal Date, S-205 MS BN
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1800 1c Normal Date, S-205 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-205, B-26. Rarity-4. EF-45 (PCGS).
$3,120
1800 1C S-205, B-26, R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/6)....
$1,680
1800 S-205 R4 MS62 Brown PCGS, CAC Approved. ...
$11,400
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-205. Rarity-4. VF-25 (PCGS).
$840
1800 1C S-205, B-26, R.4, -- Corroded -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details....
$104
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-205. Rarity-4. VG-10, Porous.
$48
1800 1C S-205, B-26, R.4, Fair 2 PCGS. ...
$89
1800 1C S-205, B-26, R.4, VG8 PCGS. ...
$198
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-205. Rarity-4. Good Details--Environmental Damage (NGC).
$31
1800 1C S-205, B-26, R.4, -- Corroded, Scratched -- NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population (0/4). ...
$129
MEXICO. Mexico City. 8 Reales, 1880-MoMH. NGC MS-64.
$217
1800 1C VF35 PCGS. S-205, B-26, R.4. Our EAC Grade VF25. ...
$1,998
1800 1C Normal Date. MS63 Brown PCGS. S-205, B-26, R.4. ...
$32,200
1800 1C S-205 R4 XF45 PCGS. ...
$5,520
1800 1C S-205, B-26, R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6 and 0/0+)....
$1,320
1800 1C S-205, B-26, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/6). NGC Census: (0/2). VF25. ...
$810
1800 1C S-205, B-26, R.4 -- Corroded -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/3). (#36203)...
$99
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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