Price Guide for 1794 Cent Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
1794 Penny Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6.00 – $161,000.00Uncirculated: $3,450.00 – $246,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $66.00 – $5,522.00Uncirculated: $152.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $250.00 – $22,500.00Uncirculated: $23,500.00 – $300,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $48.00 – $70,500.00Uncirculated: $8,050.00 – $38,187.50
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eBayCirculated: $100.14 – $4,999.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $325.00 – $18,250.00Uncirculated: $19,000.00 – $265,000.00
1794 Penny S-70 Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $126.00 – $9,775.00Uncirculated: $21,000.00 – $32,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $310.00 – $3,383.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $500.00 – $18,000.00Uncirculated: $19,000.00 – $27,500.00
1794 Penny Head of 1793, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $21.00 – $89,125.00
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eBayCirculated: $251.61 – $2,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $750.00 – $145,000.00Uncirculated: $200,000.00 – $650,000.00
1794 Penny Starred Reverse, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8,500.00 – $129,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $33.63 – $127.16Uncirculated: $127.50
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $13,500.00 – $632,500.00
1794 Penny No Fraction Bar, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $184.00 – $8,813.00Uncirculated: $149,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $450.00 – $43,500.00Uncirculated: $51,500.00 – $165,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $322.00 – $863.00Uncirculated: $11,500.00 – $205,625.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $65,000.00 – $500,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1795, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $930.00Uncirculated: $253,000.00 – $488,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $27,500.00 – $500,000.00
1794 Penny No Fraction Bar, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $166,750.00 – $172,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $225,000.00
1794 Penny S-17a Wide Straight Date Head of 1793, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $204.00 – $97,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $662.00 – $810.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $3,000.00 – $50,000.00
1794 Penny S-17b/NC-4 Head of '93, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6,900.00 – $30,550.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1793 S-18a Double Chin, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,140.00 – $43,125.00
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eBayCirculated: $250.00 – $1,695.00
1794 Penny Head of 1793 S-18b Double Chin, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $456.00 – $176,250.00Uncirculated: $82,250.00 – $881,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $385.00 – $2,850.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $4,250.00 – $175,000.00Uncirculated: $220,000.00 – $850,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1793 S-19a Double Chin, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $276.00 – $82,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $1,032.77 – $1,225.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1,600.00 – $31,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1793 S-19b Double Chin, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $196.00 – $84,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $4,250.00 – $82,500.00
1794 Penny S-20b Head of 1793, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $252.00 – $54,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $685.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1,500.00 – $58,500.00
1794 Penny Head of 1793 S-20a (formerly NC-7), BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $160.00 – $30,550.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30,000.00
1794 Penny S-67 Roman Plicae Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $168.00 – $18,800.00Uncirculated: $18,000.00 – $31,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $975.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $500.00 – $2,750.00Uncirculated: $43,500.00
1794 Penny S-67 Head of 1795, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,350.00 – $19,975.00Uncirculated: $90,000.00 – $499,375.00
1794 Penny S-68 Bisecting Die Crack Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $312.00 – $155,250.00Uncirculated: $96,000.00 – $235,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $6,000.00 – $18,500.00
1794 Penny S-69 Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $119.00 – $18,800.00Uncirculated: $87,000.00 – $109,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $550.00 – $840.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $500.00 – $10,000.00Uncirculated: $85,000.00
1794 Penny S-69 Head of 1795, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $282,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $200,000.00 – $210,000.00
1794 Penny S-71 Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $99.00 – $15,275.00Uncirculated: $16,800.00 – $58,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $515.78 – $975.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $335.00 – $18,000.00Uncirculated: $19,000.00 – $36,500.00
1794 Penny S-71 Head of 1795, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $940.00 – $2,820.00Uncirculated: $199,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $200,000.00
1794 Penny S-72 Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $94.00 – $43,125.00
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eBayCirculated: $360.09 – $2,225.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $335.00 – $13,500.00
1794 Penny S-NC-3 Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $60,375.00
1794 Penny S-48 Starred Reverse, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $5,760.00 – $632,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $13,500.00 – $632,500.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-21 Flat Pole, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $123.38 – $22,913.00Uncirculated: $43,125.00 – $72,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $200.00 – $1,145.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $500.00 – $26,500.00Uncirculated: $50,000.00 – $130,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-22 Bent Lock, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $84.00 – $15,275.00Uncirculated: $14,950.00 – $72,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $80.00 – $2,899.98Uncirculated: $24,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $250.00 – $12,500.00Uncirculated: $14,500.00 – $47,500.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-23 Shattered Obverse, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $264.00 – $18,800.00Uncirculated: $90,000.00 – $106,375.00
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eBayCirculated: $410.21
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1,600.00 – $20,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-24 Apple Cheek, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $84.00 – $34,800.00Uncirculated: $24,000.00 – $102,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $260.00 – $7,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $375.00 – $14,500.00Uncirculated: $17,500.00 – $250,000.00
1794 Penny S-24 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $92,000.00 – $446,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $475,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-25 Severed Locks, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $186.00 – $48,875.00
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eBayCirculated: $273.00 – $520.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-26 Severed Locks, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $104.00 – $24,675.00Uncirculated: $18,212.50 – $97,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $102.50 – $369.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $485.00 – $18,500.00Uncirculated: $20,000.00 – $160,000.00
1794 Penny S-26 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $126,500.00 – $211,500.00
1794 Penny S-27, Egeria, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $180.00 – $27,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $1,835.00
1794 Penny S-28 Ornate Head, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $89.00 – $47,000.00Uncirculated: $24,675.00 – $45,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $225.00 – $758.00Uncirculated: $90.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $485.00 – $18,500.00Uncirculated: $20,000.00 – $160,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-29 Ornate Head, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $264.00 – $14,100.00Uncirculated: $18,800.00 – $102,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $2,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $485.00 – $17,500.00Uncirculated: $45,000.00 – $130,000.00
1794 Penny S-30 Marred Field, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $79.00 – $14,687.50Uncirculated: $9,400.00 – $117,642.18
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eBayCirculated: $230.27 – $2,071.00Uncirculated: $10,599.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $485.00 – $18,500.00Uncirculated: $20,000.00 – $90,000.00
1794 Penny S-31, Marred Field, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $129.25 – $25,850.00Uncirculated: $9,000.00 – $264,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $225.50 – $830.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $375.00 – $17,500.00Uncirculated: $45,000.00 – $90,000.00
1794 Penny S-31 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,140.00 – $9,900.00
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eBayCirculated: $935.00 – $1,105.00
1794 Penny S-32, Venus Marina, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $162.00 – $20,400.00Uncirculated: $27,000.00 – $152,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $265.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $485.00 – $17,500.00Uncirculated: $95,000.00
1794 Penny S-32 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $1,295.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-33 Wheel Spoke, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $5,760.00 – $31,200.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $8,000.00 – $22,500.00
1794 Penny S-34 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $750.00 – $58,750.00
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eBayUncirculated: $82.10
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30,000.00
1794 Penny S-35 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $288.00 – $64,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $2,700.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $28,500.00
1794 Penny S-36 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $940.00 – $41,400.00
1794 Penny S-37, Steigerwalt Variety, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $28,800.00 – $117,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $77,500.00 – $110,000.00
1794 Penny S-38, Marred Field, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $63.00 – $30,550.00Uncirculated: $3,840.00 – $86,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $366.99 – $654.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $45,000.00
1794 Penny S-39, Marred Field, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,140.00 – $46,800.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30,000.00 – $75,000.00
1794 Penny S-40, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $276.00 – $32,900.00Uncirculated: $66,000.00 – $94,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $2,500.00 – $4,650.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $94,000.00
1794 Penny S-41 Abrupt Hair, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $192.00 – $18,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $375.00 – $13,000.00
1794 Penny S-42 Abrupt Hair, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $94.00 – $48,875.00
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eBayCirculated: $290.00 – $610.00
1794 Penny S-42 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $156,000.00
1794 Penny S-43 Short Bust, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $79.00 – $28,750.00Uncirculated: $25,850.00
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eBayCirculated: $219.00 – $2,311.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $375.00 – $20,000.00
1794 Penny S-44, Short Bust, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $144.00 – $20,562.50Uncirculated: $20,563.00 – $45,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $150.00 – $1,450.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $375.00 – $17,500.00Uncirculated: $50,000.00
1794 Penny S-45 The Plicae, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $288.00 – $22,800.00Uncirculated: $50,400.00 – $66,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $3,095.00 – $3,556.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $55,000.00
1794 Penny S-45 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $3,055.00 – $17,625.00Uncirculated: $152,750.00
1794 Penny S-46 The Plicae, Crossed E, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $94.00 – $21,150.00Uncirculated: $26,450.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $5,500.00
1794 Penny S-46 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $18,000.00Uncirculated: $108,000.00
1794 Penny S-47 Short Bust, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $207.00 – $23,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $17,500.00
1794 Penny S-49, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $141.00 – $34,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $480.00 – $1,327.11
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $375.00 – $17,500.00
1794 Penny S-49 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6,000.00Uncirculated: $150,000.00
1794 Penny S-50 Closed Wreath Young Head, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $264.00 – $35,650.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $6,500.00
1794 Penny S-51 Long Locks, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $156.00 – $18,975.00
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eBayCirculated: $406.63
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $12,500.00 – $15,500.00
1794 Penny S-52 Coquette, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $900.00 – $45,600.00
1794 Penny S-53 Severed Locks, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $900.00 – $83,375.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $3,300.00
1794 Penny S-54 Closed Wreath Slanting 7, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $138.00 – $37,200.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $20,000.00
1794 Penny S-55 Big Berries, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $144.00 – $19,200.00Uncirculated: $37,375.00 – $58,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $215.00 – $571.12
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $250.00 – $18,500.00Uncirculated: $20,000.00 – $90,000.00
1794 Penny S-56 Closed Wreath Office Boy Reverse, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $144.00 – $28,200.00Uncirculated: $55,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $158.56 – $2,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $250.00 – $6,250.00Uncirculated: $32,000.00 – $85,000.00
1794 Penny S-57 Pyramidal Hair, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $74.00 – $15,525.00Uncirculated: $16,450.00 – $21,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $151.92 – $898.89
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $375.00 – $17,500.00Uncirculated: $120,000.00
1794 Penny S-57 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $4,406.00 – $9,400.00Uncirculated: $120,000.00 – $164,500.00
1794 Penny S-58, Many-Haired, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $132.00 – $36,425.00Uncirculated: $51,700.00 – $69,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $42.20 – $2,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $485.00 – $6,250.00
1794 Penny S-59, Many-Haired, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $156.00 – $10,575.00Uncirculated: $29,375.00 – $57,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $950.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $7,000.00 – $10,500.00
1794 Penny S-59 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $156,000.00
1794 Penny S-60, Patagonian, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $180.00 – $15,275.00Uncirculated: $37,200.00 – $67,563.00
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eBayCirculated: $600.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $485.00 – $18,500.00Uncirculated: $20,000.00 – $24,000.00
1794 Penny S-61 Patagonian, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $186.00 – $30,550.00
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eBayCirculated: $499.99 – $1,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $3,600.00
1794 Penny S-61 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $93,000.00
1794 Penny S-62, Trephined Head, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $173.00 – $29,375.00Uncirculated: $57,500.00 – $86,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $965.00 – $5,250.00
1794 Penny Sheldon 63, Fallen 4, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $138.00 – $35,250.00Uncirculated: $34,075.00
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eBayCirculated: $64.00 – $456.11Uncirculated: $153.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $535.00 – $40,000.00
1794 Penny S-65 Shielded Hair, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $92.00 – $21,150.00Uncirculated: $29,375.00 – $44,063.00
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eBayCirculated: $248.00 – $2,247.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $375.00 – $12,500.00Uncirculated: $90,000.00 – $95,000.00
1794 Penny S-66, Split Pole, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $162.00 – $82,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $800.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $13,500.00
1794 Penny S-NC-1 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6,000.00 – $14,375.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $13,000.00
1794 Penny S-NC-2 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $52,900.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $55,000.00
1794 Penny S-NC-5 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $26,450.00 – $28,200.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $28,200.00
1794 Penny S-NC-6 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $40,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $15,275.00 – $70,500.00
1794 Penny S-NC-9 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $13,200.00 – $25,850.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1,250.00
1794 Penny S-NC-10 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $123,375.00
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eBayCirculated: $75.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $150,000.00
1794 Penny S-NC-11 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $22,325.00
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eBayCirculated: $5,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $22,500.00
1794 Penny S-64 No Fraction Bar, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $420.00 – $39,600.00Uncirculated: $63,000.00 – $172,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $199.25 – $1,630.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $8,000.00 – $35,000.00Uncirculated: $93,500.00 – $185,000.00
1794 Penny S-64 No Fraction Bar, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,100.00Uncirculated: $381,875.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $381,875.00
Design and Specifications of the 1794 Cent
The 1794 Cent, also known as the Liberty Cap Large Cent, was one of the first coins produced by the newly established United States Mint. It represents a significant piece of early American numismatic history. The design was a modification of the 1793 Chain Cent, which had faced criticism for its simplistic chain design on the reverse. The 1794 Cent featured a more detailed and allegorical representation of Liberty, addressing public concerns and setting a new standard for American coinage.
| Weight | 13.48 grams (208 grains) |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27-29 mm (variable) |
| Mint Marks | None (All 1794 cents were minted in Philadelphia) |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Obverse Design | Liberty facing right with flowing hair, designed by Robert Scot |
| Reverse Design | Chain of 15 interlocking links surrounding 'ONE CENT', designed by Robert Scot |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1794 Cents. Due to their age and the primitive minting technology of the time, high-grade examples are extremely rare. Coins in VF (Very Fine) condition or better command significant premiums. Original red color, when present, can greatly enhance value. The quality of the strike is also important, as many 1794 Cents exhibit weakness in certain areas due to die alignment issues.
Philadelphia, No Mint Mark
Mintage: 918,521
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Extremely rare in grades above VF, with AU and Mint State examples being exceptionally valuable
Varieties Errors: Head of '94, Starred Reverse, Apple Cheek, Marred Field
Market Demand: High, especially for well-preserved specimens and notable varieties
Variety collecting is a major factor in the 1794 Cent market. The Head of ’94 and Starred Reverse varieties are particularly sought after. Die state can also impact value, with early die states generally being more desirable. Provenance can significantly increase value, especially if the coin can be traced to a famous collection or has been featured in important auctions. Natural toning, when attractive, can also enhance desirability among collectors.
This article originally appeared on Coins-value.com: 1794 Cent Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, And Current Prices
