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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:
77551
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
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:
Reverse of 1797, Stems
Variety 2:
S-136
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
897,510
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
35939
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Coin Value History
1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136 MS BN
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1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $33,500 | $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
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3 -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. Fine Details. ...
$671
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-136, B-7. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1797, Stems to Wreath. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$11,400
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3, Good 6 Brown NGC. Plain edge. NGC Census: (2/10). Mintage 897,510....
$324
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3, AU50 PCGS....
$4,800
1797 1C S-136 R3, Reverse of 1797, MS61 Brown PCGS. ...
$10,800
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3, VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (11/93). PCGS Population: (25/335). CDN: $300 Whsle. ...
$384
1797 S-136 R3 Reverse of 1797, VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,800
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-136. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1797, Stems to Wreath. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$264
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3, Fair 2 ANACS. ...
$101
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3, VF30 NGC. ...
$960
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,998
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3 VG10 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/84). PCGS Population (4/156). Mintage: 897,510. ...
$184
1797 S-136 R3 Reverse of 1797 MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$21,600
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/7). NGC Census: (0/10). ...
$352
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3, -- Tooled, Corroded, Cleaned -- ANACS. VG8 Details....
$124
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems VF25 NGC. S-136, B-7, R.3. ...
$1,410
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems XF45 NGC. S-136, B-7, R.3. Our EAC Grade XF40. ...
$4,112
1797 1C Reverse of 1797. MS62 Brown PCGS. S-136, B-7, R.3. ...
$23,000
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/5). NGC Census: (0/10). ...
$176
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-136, B-7, R.3, VG8 PCGS. ...
$312
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