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Catalog Information
GSID:
762
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, Plain 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 #:
1419
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Coin Value History
1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge MS BN
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1797 1c Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$122,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $102,000 | $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 |
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 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 MS RB
Worth: $7,500 – $108,000
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-121a, B-3a. Rarity-6. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. EF Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$2,040
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120a, B-2a. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. VF-35 (PCGS).
$6,000
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-121A, B-3a. Rarity-6. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. AG-3 (PCGS).
$1,440
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120A. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. Fine-12 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,560
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, XF45 PCGS....
$9,300
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$38,400
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (0/6). CDN: $550 ...
$324
1797 1C Rev of 1795, Plain Edge VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (0/6). CDN: $2,750 Whsle. Bid for problem-f...
$1,800
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (1/5). From...
$204
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$2,040
$70,000
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/3). NGC Census: (1/4). ...
$881
1797 1C Rev of 1795, Plain Edge VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (2/14). PCGS Population (1/14). Mintage: 897,510. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$306
1797 1C Reverse of 1796, Plain Edge--Corroded--ANACS. VF30 Details. S-121b. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/7). Mint...
$389
1797 1C Plain Edge--Corroded--NCS. XF Details. S-128, B-23, R.3. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/2). (#1419)...
$374
$1,380
$2,415
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-120A. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. Fine Details--Graffiti (NGC).
$288
1797 1C Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge, S-120a, B-2a, R.3, VF35 PCGS Secure. ...
$4,080
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-121A. Rarity-6. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. AG-3 (PCGS).
$1,080
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