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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
74477
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT, 1, 100
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
LIHERTY, Rev of 1794
Variety 2:
S-103
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
363,375
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
35882
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Coin Value History
1796 1c LIHERTY, Rev of 1794, S-103 MS BN
Value By Grade
1796 1c LIHERTY, Rev of 1794, S-103 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$209,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $174,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Draped Bust Cent 1c 1796-1807 MS BN [Type]
![Draped Bust Cent 1c 1796-1807 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1797-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $28 – $36,000
Draped Bust Cent 1c 1796-1807 MS RB [Type]
![Draped Bust Cent 1c 1796-1807 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nks5t-0.20200730221522339.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $7,500 – $192,000
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1794 MS BN
Worth: $160 – $45,600
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1794 MS RB
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795 MS BN
Worth: $150 – $84,000
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795 MS RB
Worth: $75,000 – $264,000
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797 MS BN
Worth: $90 – $48,000
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797 MS RB
1796 1c Draped Bust, LIHERTY MS BN
Worth: $500 – $57,600
1796 1c Draped Bust, LIHERTY MS RB
1796 1c Draped Bust, No Stems MS BN
Worth: $100,000 – $210,000
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge MS BN
Worth: $130 – $102,000
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge MS RB
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge MS BN
Worth: $90 – $90,000
1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems MS BN
Worth: $55 – $66,000
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-103, B-27. Rarity-4. LIHERTY Error. VG-10 (PCGS).
$2,880
1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1794, LIHERTY, S-103, B-27, R.4, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 4, 5 finer (10/25). CDN...
$2,520
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-103. Rarity-4. LIHERTY Error. VG Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$456
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-103. Rarity-4. LIHERTY Error. VG-8 BN (NGC).
$2,160
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-103. Rarity-4+. LIHERTY Error. VF-30.
$720
1796 1C LIHERTY, S-103, B-27, R.4, Good 6 PCGS. ...
$960
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-103. Rarity-4+. LIHERTY. AU-53 BN (NGC).
$28,800
1796 1C LIHERTY Fair 2 PCGS. S-103, B-27, R.4. ...
$324
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-103. Rarity-4. LIHERTY Error. VG-10 (PCGS).
$3,840
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-103. Rarity-4+. LIHERTY. Good-4 (PCGS).
$1,110
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-103. LIHERTY Error. Good Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$240
1796 1C LIHERTY, S-103, B-27, R.4, -- Corroded -- ANACS. VG10 Details. NGC Census: (0/3). PCGS Population: (1/1)....
$384
1796 1C LIHERTY, S-103, B-27, R.4, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2). NGC Census: (0/4). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for problem-...
$1,351
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-103. Rarity-4+. LIHERTY Error. Very Fine.
$660
1796 1C LIHERTY, S-103, B-27, R.4, VG10 NGC. ...
$3,600
1796 1C LIHERTY, S-103, B-27, R.4, Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population: (1/1). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for problem-f...
$646
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