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:
80007
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1801
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:
100/000
Variety 2:
S-221
Coin Date:
1801
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,362,837
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
36284
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Coin Value History
1801 1c 100/000, S-221 MS BN
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1801 1c 100/000, S-221 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$122,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $102,000 | $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 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. VF30 Details. Mintage 1,362,837. ...
$732
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 ....
$390
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2, VG8 PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . ...
$500
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2, VF25 PCGS. Ex: Heard. PCGS Population: (1/7)....
$1,980
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (2/2)....
$1,050
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-221, B-5. Rarity-2. 1/100 Over 1/000. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$312
1801 1C S-221 R2, Corrected Denominator 100 over 000, AU55 PCGS, CAC Approved. ...
$23,400
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, -- Corroded, Damaged -- ANACS. VF20 Details. ...
$240
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/21). NGC Census: (1/11). CDN: $141.75.Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$159
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2, VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,760
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population (1/8). CDN Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$355
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2 Good 6 PCGS. Terminal die state. Breen Die State VI. Our EAC grade Good 5. Purchase...
$470
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/18 and 0/0+)....
$372
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-221. Rarity-2. 1/100 Over 1/000. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$720
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-221. Rarity-2. 1/100 Over 1/000. VF Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$306
1801 1C Corrected Fraction. AU55 PCGS. S-221, B-5, R.2. ...
$12,650
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2, VF20 PCGS. ...
$881
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-221. Rarity-2. 1/100 Over 1/000. VF-35 BN (NGC).
$2,760
1801 1C 100/000, Fine 12 NGC. S-221, B-5, R.2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/1). (#36284)...
$575
1801 1C 100/000, S-221, B-5, R.2 Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/2). NGC Census: (0/0). (#36284)...
$253
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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