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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.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty with headband is framed by 7 stars on the left and 6 stars on the right periphery. The date at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
Laurel wreath surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery. The denomination ONE CENT centered in the wreath with a line underdeath.
Catalog Information
GSID:
80077
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1812
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Large Date
Variety 2:
S-288
Coin Date:
1812
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,075,500
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
36505
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1812 1c Large Date, S-288 MS BN
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1812 1c Large Date, S-288 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS BN [Type]
![Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1814-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $100,000
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![Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1810-1c-rb-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $8,500 – $125,000
1808 1c MS BN
Worth: $70 – $100,000
1808 1c MS RB
Worth: $20,000 – $42,000
1809 1c MS BN
Worth: $140 – $36,000
1809 1c MS RB
1810/09 1c MS BN
Worth: $81 – $50,400
1810/09 1c MS RB
Worth: $65,000 – $74,750
1810 1c MS BN
Worth: $80 – $40,800
1810 1c MS RB
Worth: $9,250 – $125,000
1811/0 1c MS BN
Worth: $240 – $108,000
1811 1c MS BN
Worth: $120 – $48,000
1811 1c MS RB
Worth: $50,000 – $109,250
1811 1c MS RD
Worth: $160,000 – $192,000
1812 1c Small Date MS BN
Worth: $70 – $100,000
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 40, 12 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$1,769
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. VG8 Details. Mintage 1,075,500. ...
$104
1812 Classic Head Cent. S-288, B-3. Rarity-2. Large Date. MS-63 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$20,400
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, MS61 Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$8,540
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/84)....
$840
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2 -- Corroded, Scratched, Burnished -- ANACS Details. VF20. Mintage 1,075,500....
$139
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, AU50 PCGS....
$2,640
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2 -- Corroded, Damaged -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 1,075,500....
$169
1812 Classic Head Cent. S-288, B-3. Rarity-2. Large Date. AU-58 BN (NGC).
$6,600
1812 1C S-288 R2, Large Date, MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$10,200
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$4,560
1812 Classic Head Cent. S-288. Large Date. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$168
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, AU53 PCGS. ...
$3,000
1812 Classic Head Cent. S-288. Rarity-2. Large Date. Fine-12, Reverse Marks.
$216
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,560
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, MS65 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS62. ...
$32,900
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,410
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$35,250
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/10)....
$1,800
1812 1C Large Date, S-288, B-3, R.2, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (1/11). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$252
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