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:
79992
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-206
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:
3
PCGS #:
36206
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Coin Value History
1800 1c Normal Date, S-206 MS BN
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1800 1c Normal Date, S-206 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$9,750 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $8,000 | $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 1C S-206, B-27, R.3, VG8 Brown NGC. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . ...
$244
1800 1C S-206, B-27, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/5 and 0/0+)....
$780
1800 1C S-206, B-27, R.3, VF30 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/15). Mintage 2,822,175....
$930
1800 1C S-206 R3 AU55 PCGS. ...
$9,000
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-206. Rarity-3. VF Details--Excessive Corrosion (PCGS).
$144
1800 1C S-206, B-27, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: (0/3). VF25. ...
$870
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-206. Rarity-3. VG-10, Minor Pitting.
$312
1800 1C S-206, B-27, R.3, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$132
1800 1C S-206, B-27, R.3, AU53 PCGS. ...
$2,585
1800 1C VF35 NGC. S-206, B-27, R.3. Our EAC Grade VF20. ...
$1,939
1800 1C S-206, B-27, R.3, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/2). NGC Census: (1/5). ...
$164
1800 1C S-206, B-27, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5 and 0/0+). ...
$660
1800 1C VF30 NGC. S-206, B-27, R.3. ...
$1,292
1800 S-206 R3 AU55 PCGS. ...
$4,920
1800 Draped Bust Cent. S-206. VG Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$168
1800 1C S-206, B-27, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3). NGC Census: (0/3). VF25. ...
$468
1800 1C Normal Date. AU55 PCGS. S-206, B-27, R.3. ...
$9,200
1800 1C S-206, B-27, R.3, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF25 Details. NGC Census: (0/3). PCGS Population (1/1). ...
$235
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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