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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:
80028
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:
Normal Reverse
Variety 2:
S-242
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:
2
PCGS #:
36332
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Coin Value History
1802 1c Normal Reverse, S-242 MS BN
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1802 1c Normal Reverse, S-242 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $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 S-242, B-19, R.2, VF30 Brown NGC. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. ...
$732
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2 -- Rim Bumps, Corroded -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details. Mintage 3,435,100. ...
$195
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (3/10)....
$480
1802 1C S-242 R2 AU58 PCGS, CAC Approved. ...
$7,200
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (82/171). Mintage 3,435,100....
$1,200
1802 S-242 R2 AU55 PCGS. ...
$5,160
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population: (1/4). VF35. ...
$840
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$204
1802 Draped Bust Cent. S-242. Rarity-2. Good-6 BN (NGC).
$35
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS60. ...
$14,100
1802 1C VF25 NGC. S-242, B-19, R.2. Our EAC Grade Fine 15. ...
$470
1802 1C -- Smoothed -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. S-242, B-19, R.2. ...
$1,116
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2, -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population: (0/4)....
$59
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2, -- Corroded, Rim Bumps -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details....
$159
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2--Corroded--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/1). (#36332)...
$161
1802 1C Fine 12 PCGS. B-242, B-19, R.2. ...
$240
1802 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. S-242, B-19, R.2. ...
$37,375
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population (0/3). ...
$540
1802 1C S-242, B-19, R.2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/2)....
$706
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