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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:
80083
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1814
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:
Crosslet 4
Variety 2:
S-294
Coin Date:
1814
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
357,830
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
36520
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Coin Value History
1814 1c Crosslet 4, S-294 MS BN
Value By Grade
1814 1c Crosslet 4, S-294 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, AU53 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,015
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,675
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 20, 31 finer (2/26). CDN: $740 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$946
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 357,830. ...
$1,098
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 357,830. ...
$512
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 15, 34 finer (1/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$514
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1 -- Damaged -- PCGS. Good Details. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 35...
$84
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 357,830. Ex: Chicago...
$3,000
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, AU55 Brown NGC. Breen Die State I. The Classic Head large cent can be a challenging ty...
$4,080
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, VF35 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (5/27). Mintage 357,830....
$1,560
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$38,400
1814 1C S-294 R1, Crosslet 4, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$12,000
1814 Classic Head Cent. S-294, B-1. Rarity-1. Crosslet 4. MS-64 BN (NGC).
$10,800
1814 Classic Head Cent. S-294, B-1. Rarity-1. Crosslet 4. AG-3 (ANACS).
$96
1814 Classic Head Cent. S-294, B-1. Rarity-1. Crosslet 4. VG-8 BN (NGC).
$192
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, Good 6 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (20/137). PCGS Population: (2/30). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid ...
$139
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-294, B-1, R.1, VG10 ANACS. ...
$360
1814 Classic Head Cent. S-294. Crosslet 4. VF Details--Damaged (NGC).
$72
1814 Classic Head Cent. S-294. Rarity-1. Crosslet 4. MS-62 BN (NGC).
$7,800
1814 Classic Head Cent. S-294. Rarity-1. Crosslet 4. AU-50 (PCGS).
$2,640
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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