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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:
74478
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 1797
Variety 2:
S-104
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:
3
PCGS #:
35849
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Coin Value History
1796 1c LIHERTY, Rev of 1797, S-104 MS BN
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1796 1c LIHERTY, Rev of 1797, S-104 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$69,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $57,500 | $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 1C LIHERTY, S-104, B-45, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/15). Mintage 363,375....
$2,040
1796 1C LIHERTY, S-104, B-45, R.3, VF30 PCGS. CAC....
$10,800
1796 1C LIHERTY, S-104, B-45, R.3, AU53 PCGS....
$20,400
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-104. Rarity-3. LIHERTY. Good-4 (PCGS).
$870
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-104. LIHERTY Error. Good Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$360
1796 1C LIHERTY, S-104, B-45, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$2,640
1796 1C LIHERTY, S-104, B-45, R.3, Fine 12 NGC. ...
$3,360
1796 1C Draped Bust, LIHERTY VF35 NGC. S-104, B-45, R.3. Our EAC Grade Fine 15. ...
$6,462
1796 1C LIHERTY, Reverse of 1797, S-104, B-45, R.3 -- Rim Bumps -- ANACS. Good 6 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Populatio...
$764
1796 1C Draped Bust, LIHERTY VF30 PCGS. S-104, B-45, R.3. Our EAC Grade Fine 12. ...
$9,988
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-104. Rarity-3. LIHERTY Error. Good-4.
$552
1796 Draped Bust Cent. Draped Bust. S-104. Rarity-3-. LIHERTY. Poor/Fair Details--Damage (PCGS).
$270
1796 1C LIHERTY. VF30 PCGS. S-104, B-45, R.3. ...
$11,500
1796 1C LIHERTY, S-104, B-45, R.3, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/1). NGC Census: (2/4). Good 4 . From The Loma Lin...
$1,320
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