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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:
80008
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1801
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:
Normal Reverse
Variety 2:
S-222
Coin Date:
1801
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,362,837
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
36251
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Coin Value History
1801 1c Normal Reverse, S-222 MS BN
Value By Grade
1801 1c Normal Reverse, S-222 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
| 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
1801 1C S-222, B-16, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/53). Mintage 1,362,837....
$1,020
1801 1C S-222 R1 AU50 PCGS. ...
$3,840
1801 S-222 R1 MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$22,200
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-222. Rarity-1. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$336
1801 1C S-222, B-16, R.1, VF20 PCGS. VF20. PCGS Population: (0/7). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF2...
$432
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-222. VG-8 (ANACS).
$168
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-222. Rarity-1. AU-58 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$10,800
1801 1C S-222, B-16, R.1, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (0/5). Good 6 . ...
$144
1801 1C S-222, B-16, R.1, VG10 ANACS. ...
$156
1801 1C S-222, B-16, R.1, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$53
1801 1C S-222, B-16, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$408
1801 1C AU53 PCGS. S-222, B-16, R.1. Our EAC Grade XF45. ...
$7,638
1801 1C XF45 PCGS. S-222, B-16, R.1. ...
$3,290
1801 1C S-222, B-16, R.1, -- Damaged, Whizzed -- ANACS. VF30 Details....
$384
1801 1C S-222, B-16, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/4). NGC Census: (0/1). ...
$329
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-222. Rarity-1. VG-8, Damaged.
$30
1801 1C S-222, B-16, R.1, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (4/1). PCGS Population (0/6). ...
$376
1801 1C AU53 PCGS. S-222, B-16, R.1. ...
$6,900
1801 1C S-222, B-16, R.1 Fine 12 PCGS. Middle die state. Breen Die State II. Our EAC grade VG8. Ex: Tom Reynolds; Jo...
$646
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