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:
80021
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1802
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 Reverse
Variety 2:
S-235
Coin Date:
1802
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,435,100
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
36314
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Coin Value History
1802 1c Normal Reverse, S-235 MS BN
Value By Grade
1802 1c Normal Reverse, S-235 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 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $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 |
1802 1C S-235, B-15, R.3, VF25 Brown NGC. CDN: $467.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$512
1802 1C S-235, B-15, R.3 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. VG8 Details. Mintage 3,435,100....
$74
1802 1C S-235 R3 XF40 PCGS. ...
$1,800
1802 S-235 R3 AU53 PCGS. ...
$3,120
1802 1C S-235, B-15, R.3, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (0/3). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$900
1802 1C S-235, B-15, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/34). NGC Census: (11/17). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$3,120
1802 Draped Bust Cent. S-235. Rarity-3. Good-4, Damaged.
$24
1802 1C S-235, B-15, R.3, -- Burnished, Tooled -- ANACS. VF20 Details. ...
$192
1802 1C S-235, B-15, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$252
1802 1C S-235, B-15, R.3 VF30 PCGS. ...
$999
1802 1C VF25 PCGS. S-235, B-15, R.3. ...
$646
1802 1C S-235, B-15, R.3, XF40 NGC. ...
$1,680
1802 1C AU53 PCGS. S-235, B-15, R.3. ...
$4,312
1802 1C XF45 NGC. ...
$1,035
1802 1C S-235, B-15, R.3 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/3)....
$382
1802 1C --Damaged--ANACS. XF40 Details. S-235. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/1). (#36314)...
$374
1802 1C S-235, B-15, R.3 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/3). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$529
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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