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Catalog Information
GSID:
759
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 1795, Gripped Edge
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
PCGS #:
1416
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Coin Value History
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge MS BN
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1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $90,000 | $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 1797, Stems MS BN
Worth: $55 – $66,000
1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems MS RB
Worth: $7,500 – $108,000
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2. Fair 2 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 . Mintage 89...
$207
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. Fine Details, Net VG8. ...
$366
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-121b, B-3b. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge. Good Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$195
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-121b, B-3b. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$960
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-121B, B-3b. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge. Good-4 (ANACS).
$264
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/37). Mintage 897,510....
$492
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, AU58 PCGS....
$13,800
1797 1C S-120b R3, Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, AU55 PCGS. ...
$15,000
1797 S-121b R3 Reverse of 1796, Gripped Edge, AU53 PCGS, CAC Approved. ...
$28,800
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-121b, B-3b, R.3, -- Bent, Scratched -- ANACS. AG3 Details....
$73
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120B. Rarity-2. Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge. VF-30 BN (NGC).
$4,560
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-121B. Rarity-3-. Breen Die State V. Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$720
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120B. Rarity-2. Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge. VF-20 (PCGS).
$1,200
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge, S-120b, B-2b, R.2, VG10 PCGS. ...
$432
$73,438
1797 1C Reverse of 1796, Gripped Edge VF35 NGC. S-120b, B-2b, R.2. Our EAC Grade VF20. ...
$1,998
$15,525
$4,140
$37,375
1797 1C 96REV GRPD, BN
$2,415
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