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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.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty with headband is framed by 7 stars on the left and 6 stars on the right periphery. The date at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
Laurel wreath surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery. The denomination ONE CENT centered in the wreath with a line underdeath.
Catalog Information
GSID:
80076
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1811
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT
Weight (gr):
10.89 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3501 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
S-287
Coin Date:
1811
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
218,025
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
36496
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Coin Value History
1811 1c S-287 MS BN
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1811 1c S-287 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS BN [Type]
![Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1814-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $100,000
Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS RB [Type]
![Classic Head Cent 1c 1808-1814 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1810-1c-rb-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $8,500 – $125,000
1808 1c MS BN
Worth: $70 – $100,000
1808 1c MS RB
Worth: $20,000 – $42,000
1809 1c MS BN
Worth: $140 – $36,000
1809 1c MS RB
1810/09 1c MS BN
Worth: $81 – $50,400
1810/09 1c MS RB
Worth: $65,000 – $74,750
1810 1c MS BN
Worth: $80 – $40,800
1810 1c MS RB
Worth: $9,250 – $125,000
1811/0 1c MS BN
Worth: $240 – $108,000
1811 1c MS BN
Worth: $120 – $48,000
1811 1c MS RB
Worth: $50,000 – $109,250
1811 1c MS RD
Worth: $160,000 – $192,000
1812 1c Small Date MS BN
Worth: $70 – $100,000
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 218,025. ...
$525
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 218,025. ...
$976
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2 -- Heavily Corroded, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VG8 Details. Mintage 218,025. ...
$139
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, AG3 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 218,025. ...
$171
1811 Classic Head Cent. S-287, B-1. Rarity-2. MS-61 BN (PCGS).
$8,400
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2 -- Corroded -- ANACS. Good 4 Details. Mintage 218,025....
$149
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, VF35 PCGS. Breen Die State V, showing narrow rim breaks opposite stars 2 through 4. This medium-br...
$2,040
1811 1C Large Cent, S-287, B-1, R.2 -- Double Struck, Second Strike 50% Off Center -- VF30 PCGS....
$16,200
1811 Classic Head Cent. S-287, B-1. Rarity-2. VF-30 Details--Scratched (ANACS).
$1,140
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1811 Classic Head Cent. S-287, B-1. Rarity-2. VF-25 (PCGS).
$1,800
1811 1C S-287 R2 MS64 Brown PCGS, CAC Approved. ...
$24,000
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/27). ...
$2,640
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2 -- Edge Filed, Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF20....
$372
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, Fine 15 NGC....
$690
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (6/76). PCGS Population: (0/18). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10....
$384
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, MS65 Brown NGC. ...
$37,200
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, AU55 NGC. ...
$5,040
1811 Classic Head Cent. S-287. Rarity-2. EF-40 BN (NGC).
$1,920
1811 1C S-287, B-1, R.2, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population: (0/2). CDN: $12,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$7,200
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