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Catalog Information
GSID:
816
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1803
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:
Large Date, Large Fraction
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,131,691
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1501
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Coin Value History
1803 1c Large Date, Large Fraction MS BN
Value By Grade
1803 1c Large Date, Large Fraction MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1803 1C Large Date, Large Fraction, S-265, B-23, R.4, VF20 NGC. Mintage 3,131,691....
$2,280
1803 1C S-265 R4, Large Date, Large Fraction, XF40 PCGS. ...
$10,800
1803 1C Large Date, Large Fraction, S-265, B-23, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (0/6). CDN: $900 Wh...
$5,280
1803 Draped Bust Cent. S-265. Rarity-4. Large Date, Large Fraction. Very Good.
$216
1803 1C Large Date, Large Fraction, S-265, B-23, R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$5,280
1803 Draped Bust Cent. S-265. Rarity-4. Large Date, Large Fraction. AU-58 (PCGS).
$52,800
1803 1C Large Date, Large Fraction, S-265, B-23, R.4, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (0/6). ...
$288
1803 1C Large Date, Large Fraction Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (0/15). PCGS Population: (0/11). Mintage 3,131,691. ...
$141
1803 Draped Bust Cent. Large Date, Large Fraction. VG-8 (PCGS).
$176
JAPAN. 50 Sen, Year 34 (1901). NGC MS-63.
$147
1803 1C Large Date, Large Fraction AU53 NGC. S-265, B-23, R.4. ...
$6,462
$3,565
1803 1C Large Date, Large Fraction--Cleaned, Damaged--ANACS. AG3 Details. S-243. NGC Census: (0/7). PCGS Population (0/8). ...
$33
1803 1C Large Date, Large Fraction. S-265, B-23, R.3. VF30 NGC. Fine 15 EAC. Die State IV. From early in this die state. Po...
$1,725
$26,450
1803 1C Large Date, Large Fraction, S-265, B-23, R.4, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (0/6). PCGS Population: (0/7). CDN: $2,200 Whsl...
$1,980
$9,500
1803 Draped Bust Cent. S-265. Rarity-4. Large Date, Large Fraction. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$1,080
$6,169
$852
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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