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Catalog Information
GSID:
744
Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
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:
Liberty Cap
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
109,825
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1793-1796
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1392
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Coin Value History
1796 1c Liberty Cap MS BN
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1796 1c Liberty Cap MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$302,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $252,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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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
1793 1c Chain, Periods SP BN
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
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars SP RD
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
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-89, B-10, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$53,680
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. S-84, B-5. Rarity-3. MS-65 BN (NGC).
$73,200
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. S-86, B-7. Rarity-5. Good Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$342
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-88, B-9, R.4, Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 109,825. ...
$1,159
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-88, B-9, R.4, VG8 PCGS. CDN: $935 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 109,825. ...
$1,220
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. S-89, B-10. Rarity-3. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$1,800
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. S-86, B-7. Rarity-5. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$2,280
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. S-91, B-1. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS).
$9,000
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-86, B-7, R.5 -- Heavily Corroded -- ANACS Details. Good 4 Details. Incorrectly attributed by ANACS a...
$104
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-84, B-5, R.3, AU53 NGC. ...
$10,370
1796 1C S-84 R3 Liberty Cap MS64 Brown PCGS. ...
$85,400
1796 1C S-83 R4 Liberty Cap VF30 PCGS. ...
$5,124
1796 1C S-90 R5+ Liberty Cap AU55 PCGS. ...
$26,840
1796 1C S-81 R3- Liberty Cap MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$48,800
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-89, B-10, R.3, AG3 ANACS. Mintage 109,825....
$372
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-81, B-2, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). Mintage 109,825....
$2,760
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-89, B-10, R.3, Fair 2 PCGS. Mintage 109,825....
$216
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-89, B-10, R.3, XF40 PCGS....
$9,000
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. S-84, B-5. Rarity-3. VF-25 (PCGS).
$2,760
1796 1C Liberty Cap, S-85, B-6, Low R.5, MS62 Brown PCGS....
$38,400
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