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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:
79959
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1798
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:
2nd Hair Style
Variety 2:
S-172
Coin Date:
1798
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,841,745
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
36086
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Coin Value History
1798 1c 2nd Hair Style, S-172 MS BN
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1798 1c 2nd Hair Style, S-172 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $30,000 | $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 1795, Gripped Edge MS BN
Worth: $90 – $90,000
1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems MS BN
Worth: $55 – $66,000
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/627)....
$288
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2 --Triple Strike -- VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/511)....
$720
1798 1C S-172 R2, Style II Hair, Small 8, Repunched 7, AU58 PCGS. ...
$6,000
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2, VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (0/15). PCGS Population: (0/12). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for...
$312
1798 Draped Bust Cent. S-172, B-34. Rarity-2. Style II Hair. VF-35 (PCGS).
$1,680
1798 S-172 R2 Style II Hair, Small 8, AU55 PCGS. ...
$11,400
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2, -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF30 Details....
$360
1798 Draped Bust Cent. S-172. Style II Hair. VG Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$144
1798 Draped Bust Cent. S-172. Rarity-2. Style II Hair. Fine-12, Granular.
$132
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7). NGC Census: (0/9). VF20. ...
$1,680
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/5). PCGS Population: (0/7). ...
$780
1798 1C Second Hair Style AU53 NGC. S-172, B-34, R.2. Our EAC Grade XF40. ...
$1,998
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2 XF40 PCGS. ...
$3,525
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2, VG10 NGC. Ex: Carlyle Luer Collection. NGC Census: (8/164). PCGS Population: (...
$360
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$12,000
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/3). NGC Census: (1/4). ...
$940
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2, VF25 PCGS. ...
$940
1798 1C Second Hair Style, S-172, B-34, R.2 AU58 NGC. ...
$4,112
1798 1C Second Hair. AU58 PCGS. S-172, B-34, R.2. ...
$7,475
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