The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
"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:
76755
Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1794
Reverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, CENT, 1, 100
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4334 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered, ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR
Variety:
Head of 1794
Variety 2:
S-31
Coin Date:
1794
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
918,521
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1793-1796
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
35558
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Coin Value History
1794 1c Head of 1794, S-31 MS BN
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1794 1c Head of 1794, S-31 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$360,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $312,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1794 1C S-31 R1 Head of 1794 AU53 PCGS. ...
$11,590
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, Fair 2 PCGS. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 ....
$264
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS....
$22,800
1794 S-31 R1 MS64 Brown PCGS. ...
$52,800
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, MS67 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$264,000
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, AU50 PCGS. ...
$7,800
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, MS60 Brown NGC. ...
$12,000
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$120,000
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, AU55 Bland, AU55 Noyes; MS62 Brown PCGS Secure. ...
$25,850
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,112
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, VF30 PCGS Secure. ...
$2,115
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, AU55 PCGS. ...
$8,225
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. Our EAC Grade AU50. ...
$18,800
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, -- Corroded -- NCS. VG Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/9)....
$212
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$1,175
1794 1C Head of 1794 -- Curved Clip @ 3:00 -- Good 4 NGC. S-31, B-13, R.1. Our EAC Grade Good 6. ...
$391
1794 1C Head of 1794 AG3 NGC. S-31. NGC Census: (9/366). PCGS Population (11/453). Mintage: 918,521. (#1365)...
$322
1794 1C Head of 1794 AU53 NGC. S-31, B-13, R.1. Our EAC Grade VF30. ...
$8,225
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-31, B-13, R.1, MS63+ Brown PCGS. Breen Die State II. A lovely Marred Field cent with a chocolate-br...
$33,600
1794 1C Head of 1794 MS64 Brown PCGS. S-31, B-13, R.1. Our EAC Grade MS60. ...
$70,500
Flowing Hair Cent 1c 1793, Chain Reverse, Chain Reverse MS BN [Type]
Worth: $2,400 – $2,650,000
1793 1c Chain, AMERI. MS BN
Worth: $2,640 – $1,250,000
1793 1c Chain, AMERI. SP BN
1793 1c Chain, AMERICA MS BN
Worth: $2,400 – $2,650,000
1793 1c Chain, AMERICA MS RB
Worth: $1,000,000 – $1,300,000
1793 1c Chain, Periods MS BN
Worth: $2,400 – $2,650,000
1793 1c Chain, Periods SP BN
Flowing Hair Cent 1c 1793, Wreath Reverse, Wreath Reverse MS BN [Type]
Worth: $1,100 – $840,000
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars MS BN
Worth: $1,100 – $840,000
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars MS RB
Worth: $210,000 – $576,000
1793 1c Wreath, Vine/Bars SP RD
1793 1c Wreath, Lettered Edge MS BN
Worth: $1,100 – $840,000
1793 1c Wreath, Strawberry Leaf MS BN
Worth: $312,000 – $840,000
Liberty Cap Cent 1c 1793-1796 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $140 – $275,000
Liberty Cap Cent 1c 1793-1796 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $35,000 – $360,000
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