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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:
80044
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1803
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:
Small Date, Large Fraction
Variety 2:
S-258
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,131,691
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
36398
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Coin Value History
1803 1c Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258 MS BN
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1803 1c Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$35,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
| 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
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, Fine 12 Brown NGC. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. ...
$282
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, MS66 Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$48,800
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 40, 19 finer (11/25). CDN: $950 Whsl...
$1,952
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$15,860
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, VF30 PCGS....
$660
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1 -- Scratched, Corroded -- ANACS Details. VF20. Mintage 3,131,691....
$89
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/46)....
$2,340
1803 Draped Bust Cent. S-258, B-17. Rarity-1. Small Date, Large Fraction. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$630
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS....
$9,600
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/7). PCGS Population: (2/9). CDN: $2,100 Whsl...
$3,120
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/20). NGC Census: (5/23). CDN: $700 Whs...
$660
1803 Draped Bust Cent. S-258. Rarity-1. Small Date, Large Fraction. VG-8 BN (NGC).
$120
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, -- Corroded -- ANACS. VG10 Details....
$114
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/12). PCGS Population: (2/15). CDN: $1,100 Wh...
$1,320
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/12). NGC Census: (0/10). CDN: $1,400 W...
$1,560
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/24). PCGS Population: (0/24). CDN: $450 Whsl...
$504
1803 Draped Bust Cent. S-258. Rarity-1. Small Date, Large Fraction. Fine-15, Corrosion, Scratches.
$42
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,320
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction, S-258, B-17, R.1, MS61 Brown PCGS. ...
$4,700
1803 Draped Bust Cent. S-258. Rarity-1. Noyes Die State B. Small Date, Large Fraction. MS-64 BN (NGC).
$8,812
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