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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:
80010
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-224
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 #:
36254
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Coin Value History
1801 1c Normal Reverse, S-224 MS BN
Value By Grade
1801 1c Normal Reverse, S-224 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$32,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $27,000 | $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-224, B-13, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 25, 10 finer (2/26). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25....
$732
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1,362,837....
$439
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-224, B-13. Rarity-1. AU-55 (PCGS). Gold CAC.
$22,800
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, VG8 ANACS. Mintage 1,362,837....
$216
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, AU50 PCGS. Ex: Col Ellsworth Collection. Glossy chocolate and olive brown with peeps of frosty li...
$3,840
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-224, B-13. Rarity-1. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,320
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/17). ...
$114
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (4/13). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10....
$300
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/20). NGC Census: (0/20). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . ...
$57
1801 1C S-224 -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF30 Details. Mintage 1,362,837....
$264
1801 Draped Bust Cent. S-224. Rarity-1. Good-6.
$72
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, Fine 15 NGC. Ex: Carlyle Luer Collection . NGC Census: (5/41). PCGS Population: (19/90). Mint...
$408
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,400
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,998
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/7). PCGS Population (0/1). ...
$499
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/3). NGC Census: (1/6). ...
$941
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, -- Corroded -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/12). PCGS Population: (2/7). Fine 12. ...
$31
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Gold CAC. ...
$16,800
1801 1C S-224, B-13, R.1, VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (3/17). PCGS Population: (1/15). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . ...
$180
1801 1C S-224 R1 AU50 PCGS. ...
$5,040
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