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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
Lady Liberty, facing right, with wild, flowing. Hair. The word LIBERTY at the top periphery and the date across the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
76728
Designer:
Henry Voigt
Obverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1793
Reverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT, 1, 100
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4334 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
26-28
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Bars and vines, with leaves
Variety:
Wreath, Vine/Bars
Variety 2:
S-11a
Coin Date:
1793
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
63,353
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1793
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
35465
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Coin Value History
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars, S-11a MS BN
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1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars, S-11a MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
Flowing Hair Cent 1c 1793, Chain Reverse, Chain Reverse MS BN [Type]
![Flowing Hair Cent 1c 1793, Chain Reverse, Chain Reverse MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200730/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_nkrrw-0.20200730192331360.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-11a, B-16a, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$31,720
1793 1C S-11a R4+ Wreath Cent, Vine & Bars Edge, Small LIBERTY, XF40 PCGS. CAC Approved. ...
$36,600
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-11a, B-16a, High R.4, Good 6 PCGS....
$4,200
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-11a, B-16a, High R.4, AU53 PCGS....
$26,400
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-11a, B-16a, High R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$52,800
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-11a, B-16a, High R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$15,600
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-11a, B-16a, High R.4, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$2,280
1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Sheldon-11a. Rarity-4+. Wreath. Vine and Bars Edge. Mint State-66 BN (PCGS).
$217,375
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge. AU50 PCGS. S-11a, B-16a, High R.4. ...
$27,600
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-11a, B-16a, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
$26,400
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-11a, B-16a, High R.4, Good 6 PCGS. Breen Die State I. Central detail is strong for th...
$4,320
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-11a, B-16a, High R.4, AU53 PCGS....
$24,000
1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-11a, B-16a, High R.4, AU58 PCGS. ...
$41,125
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