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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:
76767
Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1794
Reverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT, 1, 100
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4334 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Head of 1794
Variety 2:
S-43
Coin Date:
1794
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
918,521
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1793-1796
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
35594
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1794 1c Head of 1794, S-43 MS BN
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1794 1c Head of 1794, S-43 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
Flowing Hair Cent 1c 1793, Chain Reverse, Chain Reverse MS BN [Type]
![Flowing Hair Cent 1c 1793, Chain Reverse, Chain Reverse MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nkrrw-0.20200730192331360.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,400 – $2,650,000
1793 1c Chain, AMERI. MS BN
Worth: $3,000 – $1,250,000
1793 1c Chain, AMERI. SP BN
1793 1c Chain, AMERICA MS BN
Worth: $2,400 – $2,650,000
1793 1c Chain, AMERICA MS RB
Worth: $1,000,000 – $1,300,000
1793 1c Chain, Periods MS BN
Worth: $2,400 – $2,650,000
1793 1c Chain, Periods SP BN
Flowing Hair Cent 1c 1793, Wreath Reverse, Wreath Reverse MS BN [Type]
![Flowing Hair Cent 1c 1793, Wreath Reverse, Wreath Reverse MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200725/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_binmj-0.20200725230044601.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,100 – $840,000
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars MS BN
Worth: $1,100 – $840,000
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars MS RB
Worth: $210,000 – $576,000
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars SP RD
1793 1c Wreath, Lettered Edge MS BN
Worth: $1,100 – $840,000
1793 1c Wreath, Strawberry Leaf MS BN
Worth: $312,000 – $840,000
Liberty Cap Cent 1c 1793-1796 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $140 – $275,000
Liberty Cap Cent 1c 1793-1796 MS RB [Type]
![Liberty Cap Cent 1c 1793-1796 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20211109/ha_com_1124_2034-0.20211109213245659.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $35,000 – $360,000
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-43, B-32. Rarity-2. Head of 1794, Short Bust. AU-58 (PCGS).
$22,800
1794 1C S-43 R2 Head of 1794, Short Bust, AU55 PCGS. ...
$9,760
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2, VF25 NGC. Ex: Jack Conour Collection. Mintage 918,521....
$2,280
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-43, B-32. Rarity-2. Head of 1794, Short Bust. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$900
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-43, B-32. Rarity-2. Head of 1794, Short Bust. EF-40 (PCGS).
$5,520
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2, XF45 PCGS....
$5,040
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2, -- Corroded, Rim Bump -- ANACS. VF20 Details....
$408
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2, AU50 PCGS. ...
$9,600
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2, VF35 PCGS. ...
$1,998
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2, Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (2/13). PCGS Population (0/5). ...
$441
1794 1C Head of 1794 AU53 NGC. S-43, B-32, R.2. Our EAC Grade VF30. ...
$7,931
1794 1C Head of 1794 MS61 Brown NGC. S-43, B-32, R.2. Our EAC Grade AU50. ...
$25,850
1794 S-43 R2 AU58 PCGS. ...
$19,200
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2, AU55 NGC. ...
$5,520
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (0/12). PCGS Population: (1/9). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$1,920
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-43. Rarity-2+. Head of 1794. EF-40 BN (NGC).
$2,880
1794 1C Head of 1794 -- Smoothed -- PCGS Genuine. VF Details. S-43, B-32, R.2. ...
$1,645
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2--Corroded--NCS. AU Details. ...
$1,380
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2, AU55 NGC. Our EAC Grade XF40. ...
$9,400
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-43, B-32, R.2, VF25 NGC. ...
$2,400
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