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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:
77553
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-138
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:
1
PCGS #:
35945
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Coin Value History
1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138 MS BN
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1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
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-138, B-20, R.1, Good 4 ANACS. Mintage 897,510. ...
$268
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 897,510. ...
$1,220
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-138, B-20. Rarity-1. Reverse of 1797, Stems to Wreath. Double Struck. AU-50 (PCGS).
$3,600
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-138, B-20. Rarity-1. Reverse of 1797, Stems to Wreath. VF Details--Corroded (ANACS). OH.
$264
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9)....
$1,260
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/429). Mintage 897,510....
$169
1797 1C S-138 R1, Reverse of 1797, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$13,200
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1, Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/19)....
$240
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS....
$7,500
1797 S-138 R1 Reverse of 1797 MS64 Brown PCGS. ...
$16,200
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1, -- Corroded, Reengraved, Whizzed -- ANACS. VG8 Details....
$384
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1 -- Double Struck With Rotation -- XF45 NGC. ...
$3,840
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (0/8). ...
$705
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1, AU58 PCGS. ...
$4,935
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1, -- Corroded, Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (1/8). PCGS P...
$212
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1 VF35 PCGS. ...
$1,645
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1, Good 4 PCGS. Mintage 897,510....
$264
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. VF Details. S-138, B-20, R.1. ...
$529
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-138. Rarity-1. Reverse of 1797, Stems to Wreath--Double Struck--AU-50 (PCGS).
$3,600
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-138. Rarity-1. Reverse of 1797, Stems to Wreath. Good Details--Rim Damage (PCGS).
$144
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