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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:
80020
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1802
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:
Normal Reverse
Variety 2:
S-234
Coin Date:
1802
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,435,100
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
36311
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Coin Value History
1802 1c Normal Reverse, S-234 MS BN
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1802 1c Normal Reverse, S-234 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $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 |
| 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
1802 Draped Bust Cent. S-234, B-14. Rarity-3. VF-25 (PCGS).
$504
1802 1C S-234, B-14, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 10, 733 finer (9/25). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. M...
$216
1802 1C S-234 R3 VF30 PCGS. ...
$1,260
1802 Draped Bust Cent. S-234. Rarity-3. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$312
1C 1802 S-234. PCGS AU58+ CAC
$12,338
1802 1C S-234, B-14, R.3, MS64 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade MS60+. ...
$32,900
1802 Draped Bust Cent. S-234. Rarity-3. Noyes Die State B. AU-50 BN (NGC).
$2,585
1802 1C -- Flipover Double Struck -- VG8 NGC. S-234, B-14, R.3. Our EAC Grade VG7. ...
$822
1802 1C XF40 NGC. S-234, B-14, R.3. ...
$2,232
1802 1C S-234, B-14, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/2). NGC Census: (0/5). VF25. ...
$480
1802 1C VF30 PCGS. S-234, B-14, R.3. Our EAC Grade VF25. ...
$1,880
1802 Draped Bust Cent. S-234. Rarity-3. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$164
1802 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. S-234, B-14, R.3. ...
$32,200
1802 1C AU50 NGC. S-234, B-14, R.3. Our EAC Grade VF30. ...
$3,055
1802 1C S-234, B-14, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/2). NGC Census: (0/5). VF25. ...
$720
1802 1C S-234, B-14, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/2). NGC Census: (0/5). ...
$646
1802 1C S-234, B-14, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/2). NGC Census: (0/4). ...
$646
1802 Draped Bust Cent. S-234. Rarity-3. Noyes Die State B. VF-25 (PCGS).
$388
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