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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:
77561
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, No Stems
Variety 2:
S-143
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:
5
PCGS #:
35990
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Coin Value History
1797 1c Reverse of 1797, No Stems, S-143 MS BN
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1797 1c Reverse of 1797, No Stems, S-143 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $42,000 | $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 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $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 S-143 R5, Reverse of 1797, No Stems, XF40 PCGS. ...
$7,800
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, No Stems, S-143, B-31, R.5, AU53 PCGS....
$20,400
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-143. Rarity-5. Reverse of 1797, Stemless Wreath. AG Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$144
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-143. Rarity-5. Reverse of 1797, Stemless Wreath. Good-4, Porous.
$264
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-143. Rarity-5. Reverse of 1797, Stemless Wreath. AU-55 (PCGS).
$16,800
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, No Stems, S-143, B-31, R.5, -- Cleaned, Corroded -- ANACS. VG8 Details. ...
$192
1797 1C Rev of 1797, No Stems, S-143, B-31, R.5, AG3 NGC. EX: Carlyle A. Luer Collection. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Populatio...
$144
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, No Stems, S-143, B-31, R.5, -- Corrosion -- NGC Details. Fine. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population:...
$336
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, No Stems XF40 PCGS. S-143, B-31, R.5. Our EAC Grade VF25. ...
$5,288
1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-143. Rarity-5. Reverse of 1797, Stemless Wreath. About Uncirculated, Environmental Damage.
$1,560
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, No Stems, S-143, B-31, R.5, VG8 PCGS. ...
$930
1797 1C Reverse of 1797. No Stems. XF40 PCGS. S-143, B-31, R.5. ...
$8,050
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, No Stems, S-143, B-31, R.5, VG8 PCGS. A scarce variety that is usually found in low grades. PCGS P...
$470
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