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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:
80084
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1814
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:
Plain 4
Variety 2:
S-295
Coin Date:
1814
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
357,830
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
36517
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Coin Value History
1814 1c Plain 4, S-295 MS BN
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1814 1c Plain 4, S-295 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $30,000 | $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
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . ...
$177
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1 -- Corroded -- NCS. VF Details. ...
$154
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. ...
$13,420
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. ...
$671
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, AU55 NGC. ...
$2,684
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,710
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. ...
$8,540
1814 1C Crosslet 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, VG10 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 357,830....
$264
1814 Classic Head Cent. S-295, B-2. Rarity-1. Plain 4. Good-4 (ANACS).
$105
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/30)....
$1,050
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, VF35 PCGS....
$1,519
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CAC....
$2,400
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/215)....
$234
1814 Classic Head Cent. S-295, B-2. Rarity-1. Plain 4. AU-50 BN (NGC).
$2,100
1814 Classic Head Cent. S-295, B-2. Rarity-1. Plain 4. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$288
1814 1C S-295 R1, Plain 4, MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$12,000
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1 -- Double Struck Reverse -- AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$3,840
1814 Classic Head Cent. S-295, B-2. Rarity-1. Plain 4. Fine-12 BN (NGC).
$408
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (0/21). NGC Census: (5/43). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for N...
$2,220
1814 1C Plain 4, S-295, B-2, R.1, AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (21/149). PCGS Population: (0/30). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$104
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