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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:
80075
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1811
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-286
Coin Date:
1811/0
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
218,025
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
36490
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Coin Value History
1811/0 1c S-286 MS BN
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1811/0 1c S-286 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$129,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $108,000 | $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 |
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. Fine 12 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$342
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, AG3 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 218,025....
$281
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 25, 17 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$2,928
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, VF20 PCGS. Mintage 218,025....
$2,280
1811/10 1C S-286 R3, Overdate 11 over 10, AU50 PCGS. ...
$11,400
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (4/22). PCGS Population: (1/12). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 ....
$456
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (9/26). PCGS Population: (2/13). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good ...
$480
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, AU58 NGC....
$16,200
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, XF45 PCGS....
$8,400
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VG10 Details....
$588
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (3/29). PCGS Population: (0/13). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good ...
$300
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, AU55 PCGS. ...
$22,200
1811/0 Classic Head Cent. S-286. Rarity-3. Fine Details--Corrosion (NGC).
$360
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, VF30 PCGS. ...
$3,360
1811/0 1C S-286, B-2, R.3, Fine 15 NGC. ...
$840
1811/0 Classic Head Cent. S-286. Rarity-3. MS-63 BN (NGC). CAC.
$102,000
1811/0 1C AU53 PCGS. S-286, B-2, R.3. Our EAC Grade XF40. ...
$15,275
1811/0 1C -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. S-286, B-2, R.3. ...
$999
1811 Classic Head Cent. S-286, B-2. Rarity-3. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$990
1811/0 Classic Head Cent. S-286. Rarity-3. VF-25 (PCGS).
$2,040
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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