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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:
80017
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1802
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:
No Stems
Variety 2:
S-231
Coin Date:
1802
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,435,100
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
36344
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Coin Value History
1802 1c No Stems, S-231 MS BN
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1802 1c No Stems, S-231 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $60,000 | $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 1795, Gripped Edge MS BN
Worth: $90 – $90,000
1797 1c Reverse of 1797, Stems MS BN
Worth: $55 – $66,000
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. VG8 Details. Mintage 3,435,100. ...
$64
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $390 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12....
$586
1802 Draped Bust Cent. S-231, B-9. Rarity-1. Stemless Wreath. AU-50 (PCGS).
$2,640
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/22)....
$810
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$5,520
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$19,200
1802 1C S-231, B-9, R.1, VF25 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (42/183). Mintage 3,435,100....
$630
1802 1C S-231 R1, No Stems, MS62 Brown PCGS, CAC Approved. ...
$15,600
1802 Draped Bust Cent. S-231, B-9. Rarity-1. Stemless Wreath. VF-20 (PCGS).
$480
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/27 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/39 and 0/0+). CDN: $240 Whsl...
$186
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/25). NGC Census: (2/31). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$350
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/6 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (3/6 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,500 Whsl...
$1,560
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (3/16). PCGS Population: (2/19). VF30....
$168
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, XF40 PCGS. ...
$780
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. ...
$2,938
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, AU53 NGC. ...
$2,115
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .97 suggests Environmental Damage as the reason,...
$345
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1 -- Corroded - Scratched -- ANACS Details. VG8. Fine Details Net. Housed in a small-si...
$74
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/26 and 0/1+)....
$324
1802 1C No Stems, S-231, B-9, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (1/5). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$3,480
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