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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:
77515
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:
Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795
Variety 2:
S-116
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:
5
PCGS #:
35834
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Coin Value History
1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795, S-116 MS BN
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1796 1c Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795, S-116 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $30,000 | $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 Reverse of 1795, S-116, B-36, Low R.5, VF25 PCGS. ...
$4,514
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-116, B-36. Rarity-5-. Reverse of 1795. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$3,000
1796 1C Reverse of 1795, S-116, B-36, Low R.5, Fair 2 PCGS. Mintage 363,375....
$384
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-116. Rarity-5-. Reverse of 1795. EF Details--Corrosion, Smoothed (NGC).
$1,560
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-116. Rarity-5-. Reverse of 1795. Good-6 (PCGS).
$576
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-116. Rarity-5-. Reverse of 1795. Good-4.
$552
1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795 VF20 PCGS. S-116, B-36, Low R.5. Our EAC Grade VG10. ...
$2,350
1796 1C S-116 R5-, Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795, F15 PCGS. ...
$6,600
1796 1C Reverse of 1795, Fair 2 PCGS. S-116, B-36, Low R.5. ...
$174
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-116. Reverse of 1795. Good-6 Details--Corroded (ANACS).
$264
1796 1C Reverse of 1795, S-116, B-36, Low R.5, Good 6 PCGS. ...
$432
1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795. VF20 PCGS. S-116, B-36, Low R.5. ...
$2,530
1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-116. Rarity-5. Reverse of 1795. VG Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$441
1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795, S-116, B-36, Low R.5 Good 6 PCGS. ...
$1,058
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