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"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.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty with headband is framed by 7 stars on the left and 6 stars on the right periphery. The date at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
Laurel wreath surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery. The denomination ONE CENT centered in the wreath with a line underdeath.
Catalog Information
GSID:
80067
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1808
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
S-278
Coin Date:
1808
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,007,000
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
36460
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Coin Value History
1808 1c S-278 MS BN
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1808 1c S-278 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1808 Classic Head Cent. S-278, B-2. Rarity-3. MS-62 BN (PCGS). Gold CAC.
$21,600
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/217). Mintage 1,007,000....
$288
1808 Classic Head Cent. S-278, B-2. Rarity-3. Fine Details--Obverse Scratched (CACG).
$240
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/264). Mintage 1,007,000....
$139
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/242). Mintage 1,007,000....
$150
1808 1C S-278 R3 MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC Approved. ...
$33,600
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS....
$720
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, Good 4 NGC. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 1,007,000....
$134
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, MS66 Brown NGC. ...
$22,800
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,120
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (1/8). Fine 12. ...
$408
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, AU55 PCGS. ...
$6,462
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, AU50 NGC. ...
$2,702
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, VF30 NGC. ...
$1,175
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,100
1808 Classic Head Cent. S-278. Rarity-3. VG-10 BN (NGC).
$200
1808 1C AU58 PCGS. S-278, B-2, R.3. ...
$12,925
1808 1C VF25 NGC. S-278, B-2, R.3. Our EAC Grade Fine 15. ...
$881
1808 1C XF40 NGC. S-278, B-2, R.3. ...
$3,290
1808 1C S-278, B-2, R.3, MS62 Brown PCGS. Gold CAC....
$20,400
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $38 – $100,000
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $8,500 – $125,000
1808 1c MS BN
Worth: $70 – $100,000
1808 1c MS RB
Worth: $20,000 – $42,000
1809 1c MS BN
Worth: $140 – $36,000
1809 1c MS RB
1810/09 1c MS BN
Worth: $81 – $50,400
1810/09 1c MS RB
Worth: $65,000 – $74,750
1810 1c MS BN
Worth: $80 – $40,800
1810 1c MS RB
Worth: $9,250 – $125,000
1811/0 1c MS BN
Worth: $240 – $108,000
1811 1c MS BN
Worth: $120 – $48,000
1811 1c MS RB
Worth: $50,000 – $109,250
1811 1c MS RD
Worth: $160,000 – $192,000
1812 1c Small Date MS BN
Worth: $70 – $100,000
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