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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:
80074
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1810
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-285
Coin Date:
1810
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,458,500
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
36484
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Coin Value History
1810 1c S-285 MS BN
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1810 1c S-285 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. VF10 Details. Mintage 1,458,500. ...
$159
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1,458,500. ...
$537
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,458,500. ...
$641
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, VF20 ANACS. Mintage 1,458,500. ...
$763
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, VF35 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 35, 4 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35....
$1,342
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Ex: Indiana Collection....
$1,920
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS....
$22,800
1810 Classic Head Cent. S-285. Rarity-2. Misaligned Obverse Die. VG-8 (PCGS).
$456
1810 Classic Head Cent. S-285. Fine Details--Gouged (PCGS).
$96
1810 Classic Head Cent. S-285. Good-4 (PCGS).
$192
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, AU53 PCGS. ...
$3,000
1810 Classic Head Cent. S-285. Rarity-2. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$10,800
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population: (0/8). VF30....
$168
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$5,520
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, AU55 NGC. ...
$2,820
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2 VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,469
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. ...
$1,265
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. Mintage 1,458,500....
$516
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, VF20 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (1/7). PCGS Population (0/5)....
$646
1810 1C S-285, B-2, R.2, VF35 NGC. ...
$840
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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