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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:
80052
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1804
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:
S-266
Coin Date:
1804
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
96,500
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
36422
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Coin Value History
1804 1c S-266 MS BN
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1804 1c S-266 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$648,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $540,000 | $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
1804 1C S-266, B-1, R.2, XF40 PCGS. ...
$20,130
1804 Draped Bust Cent. S-266, B-1. Rarity-2. EF Details--Burnished (NGC).
$8,540
1804 1C S-266c, B-1, R.2 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. VF20 Details. ...
$5,490
1804 1C S-266b, B-1, R.2, XF45 NGC. ...
$29,280
1804 1C S-266c, B-1, R.2, Fair 2 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 . Mintage 96,500....
$2,031
1804 1C S-266c, B-1, R.2, AG3 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 96,500. ...
$1,525
1804 1C S-266c, B-1, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 4, 169 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Goo...
$2,684
1804 Draped Bust Cent. S-266, B-1. Rarity-2. VF-30 BN (NGC).
$12,000
1804 1C S-266c, B-1, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. Breen Die State IV, which includes the reverse rim break over MERIC. The 1804 cent ...
$7,200
1804 1C S-266c, B-1, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$40,800
1804 1C S-266, B-1, R.2, VF35 PCGS....
$13,200
1804 1C S-266b, B-1, R.2, VG10 PCGS....
$4,320
1804 1C S-266, B-1, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CAC....
$66,000
1804 1C S-266c, B-1, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. CAC....
$9,000
1804 Draped Bust Cent. S-266A, the only known dies. Rarity-2. Good-6 (PCGS).
$2,640
1804 1C S-266b, B-1, R.2, VG8 NGC. ...
$3,840
1804 Draped Bust Cent. S-266, the only known dies. Rarity-2. VF-25 BN (NGC).
$7,931
1804 1C S-266, B-1, R.2, -- Plugged, Damaged -- ANACS. Poor 1 Details. NGC Census: (0/64). PCGS Population (0/14). ...
$306
1804 1C Early Die State. AU58 Details, Tooled, Cleaned, ANACS. S-266a, B-1, R.2. ...
$13,800
1804 1C S-266c, B-1, R.2 -- Corroded -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 96,500. ...
$3,416
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