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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:
76741
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 1793
Variety 2:
S-19a
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:
6
PCGS #:
35516
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1794 1c Head of 1793, S-19a MS BN
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1794 1c Head of 1793, S-19a MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XF40 |
|
$69,000 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $57,500 | $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]
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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
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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
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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 1C S-19a R5+ Head of 1793, Edge of 1793, Double Chin, F12 PCGS. ...
$8,540
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-19a, B-3a. Rarity-5+. Head of 1793. Fair-2 (PCGS).
$780
1794 S-19a R5+ Head and Edge of 1793 XF40 PCGS. ...
$48,000
1794 1C Head of 1793, S-19a, B-3a, High R.5, Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/1 and 0/0+). ...
$480
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-19A. Rarity-5+. Head of 1793. Good-4, Porous.
$504
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-19A. Rarity-6-. Head of 1793. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$1,645
1794 1C Head of 1793 VF30 PCGS. S-19a, B-3a, High R.5. Our EAC Grade Fine 15. ...
$27,025
1794 1C Head of 1793, S-19a, B-3a, High R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$5,040
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-19A. Rarity-5+. Head of 1793. Fair-2 (PCGS).
$780
1794 1C Head of 1793, Edge of 1793, S-19a, B-3a, High R.5, VF35 Bland, VF30 Noyes; XF40 PCGS Secure. ...
$82,250
1794 1C Head of '93. VF30 PCGS. S-19a, B-3a, High R.5. ...
$10,350
1794 1C Head of 1793, S-19a, B-3a, High R.5, Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/0 and 0/0+)....
$1,020
1794 1C Head of 1793 Fair 2 NGC. S-19a, B-3a, High R.5. Our EAC Grade Fair 2. ...
$1,292
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