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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:
80080
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-291
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:
2
PCGS #:
36502
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Coin Value History
1812 1c Small Date, S-291 MS BN
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1812 1c Small Date, S-291 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 |
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS BN [Type]
![Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1814-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $100,000
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS RB [Type]
![Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1810-1c-rb-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 15, 13 finer (2/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$671
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1,075,500. ...
$537
1812 Classic Head Cent. S-291, B-1. Rarity-2. Small Date. Very Fine.
$288
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. VF30 Details. Mintage 1,075,500....
$312
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2 -- Corroded -- ANACS. VG8 Details. Mintage 1,075,500....
$84
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$4,320
1812 1C S-291 R2, Small Date, AU50 PCGS. ...
$3,720
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4)....
$1,680
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (2/16)....
$149
1812 S-291 R2 VF35 PCGS. ...
$4,080
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$21,600
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF25 Details. ...
$216
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,040
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, XF45 PCGS. ...
$1,880
1812 1C Small Date. AU55 PCGS. S-291, B-1, R.2. ...
$5,750
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/9). PCGS Population: (0/7). Fine 12. ...
$360
1812 Classic Cent. S-291. Rarity-2+. Small Date. Fine Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$290
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8)....
$1,200
1812 Classic Head Cent. S-291. Rarity-2. Small Date. VG-8, Damaged.
$48
1812 1C Small Date, S-291, B-1, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/6). NGC Census: (3/4). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,560
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