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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:
80079
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1812
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:
Small Date
Variety 2:
S-290
Coin Date:
1812
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,075,500
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
36499
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Coin Value History
1812 1c Small Date, S-290 MS BN
Value By Grade
1812 1c Small Date, S-290 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$49,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $41,000 | $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 |
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, VG10 PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 1,075,500. ...
$342
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/11)....
$810
1812 Classic Head Cent. S-290, B-2. Rarity-1. Small Date. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$870
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/363). Mintage 1,075,500....
$154
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (7/75). Mintage 1,075,500....
$2,280
Undated (1812) Classic Head Cent. S-290, B-2. Rarity-1. Small Date. Full Brockage on Obverse. AG-3 (PCGS).
$3,120
1812 1C S-290, B-2, R.1 -- Corroded, Scratched -- ANACS Details. VF30....
$104
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/5)....
$3,120
1812 1C S-290 R1, Small Date, AU58 PCGS. ...
$5,040
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, Good 6 PCGS....
$169
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$36,000
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/11)....
$1,560
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, MS61 Brown PCGS....
$7,800
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$38,400
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, VF20 NGC. Ex: Eric P. Newman Collection. NGC Census: (1/12). PCGS Population: (0/15). ...
$552
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. ...
$16,200
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, AU55 NGC. ...
$3,120
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, AU53 NGC. CAC. ...
$2,640
1812 1C Small Date VG8 PCGS. S-290, B-2, R.1. ...
$180
1812 1C Small Date S-290, B-2, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. EX: "E.B. Strickland Collection". PCGS Population: (16/243). NGC Census: ...
$384
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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