1794 Penny S-65 Shielded Hair, BN (Regular Strike): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1794 Penny S-65 Shielded Hair, BN in circulated condition is worth between $375.00 and $12,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $90,000.00 and $95,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $44,063.00 in the 04/24/2013 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Attributed to Robert Scot

Edge: Lettered: ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR

Diameter: 28.00 millimeters

Weight: 13.48 grams

Mintage: 918,521

Mint: Philadelphia

Metal: Copper

Series: Liberty Cap Cents 1793-1796

1794 Penny S-65 Shielded Hair, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

Grade	Price($)
MS-64+	95,000.00
MS-64	90,000.00
AU-55	12,500.00
AU-53+	11,650.00
AU-53	11,500.00
AU-50+	10,650.00
AU-50	10,500.00
XF-45+	5,850.00
XF-45	5,250.00
XF-40	4,250.00
VF-35	3,300.00
VF-30	2,400.00
VF-25	2,300.00
VF-20	1,900.00
F-15	1,500.00
F-12	1,250.00
VG-10	900.00
VG-8	765.00
G-6	585.00
G-4	485.00
AG-3	375.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	90,000.00	95,000.00	92,500.00
About Uncirculated	10,500.00	12,500.00	11,360.00
Extremely Fine	4,250.00	5,850.00	5,116.67
Fine and Very Fine	1,250.00	3,300.00	2,108.33
Good and Very Good	485.00	900.00	683.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good	375.00	375.00	375.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1794 Flowing Hair Large Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1794 Penny No Fraction Bar, BN (Regular Strike)	450.00	43,500.00	51,500.00	165,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1793, BN (Regular Strike)	750.00	145,000.00	200,000.00	650,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	250.00	22,500.00	23,500.00	300,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)	325.00	18,250.00	19,000.00	265,000.00
1794 Penny Starred Reverse, BN (Regular Strike)	13,500.00	632,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny Head of 1795, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	27,500.00	500,000.00
1794 Penny S-67 Roman Plicae Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)	500.00	2,750.00	43,500.00	43,500.00
1794 Penny No Fraction Bar, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	225,000.00	225,000.00
1794 Penny S-17a Wide Straight Date Head of 1793, BN (Regular Strike)	3,000.00	50,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-68 Bisecting Die Crack Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)	6,000.00	18,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-17b/NC-4 Head of ’93, BN (Regular Strike)	30,000.00	30,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-69 Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)	500.00	10,000.00	85,000.00	85,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1793 S-18b Double Chin, BN (Regular Strike)	4,250.00	175,000.00	220,000.00	850,000.00
1794 Penny S-69 Head of 1795, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	200,000.00	210,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1793 S-19a Double Chin, BN (Regular Strike)	1,600.00	31,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-70 Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)	500.00	18,000.00	19,000.00	27,500.00
1794 Penny S-48 Starred Reverse, BN (Regular Strike)	13,500.00	632,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny Head of 1793 S-19b Double Chin, BN (Regular Strike)	4,250.00	82,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-71 Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)	335.00	18,000.00	19,000.00	36,500.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	65,000.00	500,000.00
1794 Penny S-20b Head of 1793, BN (Regular Strike)	1,500.00	58,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-71 Head of 1795, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	200,000.00	200,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1793 S-“20a” (formerly NC-7), BN (Regular Strike)	30,000.00	30,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-72 Head of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)	335.00	13,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-24 Apple Cheek, BN (Regular Strike)	375.00	14,500.00	17,500.00	250,000.00
1794 Penny S-24 Head of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	475,000.00	475,000.00
1794 Penny S-32, Venus Marina, BN (Regular Strike)	485.00	17,500.00	95,000.00	95,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-26 Severed Locks, BN (Regular Strike)	485.00	18,500.00	20,000.00	160,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-33 Wheel Spoke, BN (Regular Strike)	8,000.00	22,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-40, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	94,000.00	94,000.00
1794 Penny S-34 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	30,000.00	30,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-41 Abrupt Hair, BN (Regular Strike)	375.00	13,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-35 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	28,500.00	28,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-28 Ornate Head, BN (Regular Strike)	485.00	18,500.00	20,000.00	160,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-29 Ornate Head, BN (Regular Strike)	485.00	17,500.00	45,000.00	130,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-21 Flat Pole, BN (Regular Strike)	500.00	26,500.00	50,000.00	130,000.00
1794 Penny S-37, Steigerwalt Variety, BN (Regular Strike)	77,500.00	110,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-22 Bent Lock, BN (Regular Strike)	250.00	12,500.00	14,500.00	47,500.00
1794 Penny S-38, Marred Field, BN (Regular Strike)	45,000.00	45,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-43 Short Bust, BN (Regular Strike)	375.00	20,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-30 Marred Field, BN (Regular Strike)	485.00	18,500.00	20,000.00	90,000.00
1794 Penny Head of 1794 S-23 Shattered Obverse, BN (Regular Strike)	1,600.00	20,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-44, Short Bust, BN (Regular Strike)	375.00	17,500.00	50,000.00	50,000.00
1794 Penny S-31, Marred Field, BN (Regular Strike)	375.00	17,500.00	45,000.00	90,000.00
1794 Penny S-39, Marred Field, BN (Regular Strike)	30,000.00	75,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-47 Short Bust, BN (Regular Strike)	17,500.00	17,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-45 The Plicae, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	55,000.00	55,000.00
1794 Penny S-57 Pyramidal Hair, BN (Regular Strike)	375.00	17,500.00	120,000.00	120,000.00
1794 Penny S-49, BN (Regular Strike)	375.00	17,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-66, Split Pole, BN (Regular Strike)	13,500.00	13,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-58, Many-Haired, BN (Regular Strike)	485.00	6,250.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-46 The Plicae, Crossed E, BN (Regular Strike)	5,500.00	5,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-NC-1 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	13,000.00	13,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-59, Many-Haired, BN (Regular Strike)	7,000.00	10,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-50 Closed Wreath Young Head, BN (Regular Strike)	6,500.00	6,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-NC-2 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	55,000.00	55,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-NC-5 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	28,200.00	28,200.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-51 Long Locks, BN (Regular Strike)	12,500.00	15,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-64 No Fraction Bar, BN (Regular Strike)	8,000.00	35,000.00	93,500.00	185,000.00
1794 Penny S-60, Patagonian, BN (Regular Strike)	485.00	18,500.00	20,000.00	24,000.00
1794 Penny S-NC-6 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	15,275.00	70,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-64 No Fraction Bar, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	381,875.00	381,875.00
1794 Penny S-53 Severed Locks, BN (Regular Strike)	3,300.00	3,300.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-61 Patagonian, BN (Regular Strike)	3,600.00	3,600.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-NC-9 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	1,250.00	1,250.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-54 Closed Wreath Slanting 7, BN (Regular Strike)	20,000.00	20,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-NC-10 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	150,000.00	150,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-62, Trephined Head, BN (Regular Strike)	965.00	5,250.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-55 Big Berries, BN (Regular Strike)	250.00	18,500.00	20,000.00	90,000.00
1794 Penny S-NC-11 Head of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	22,500.00	22,500.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny Sheldon 63, Fallen 4, BN (Regular Strike)	535.00	40,000.00	N/A	N/A
1794 Penny S-56 Closed Wreath Office Boy Reverse, BN (Regular Strike)	250.00	6,250.00	32,000.00	85,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1794 Penny S-65 Shielded Hair, Bn (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

Lowest Sale Price
Highest Sale Price
Average Sale Price
Most Recent Sale Price
Number of Sales
Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:

Find On eBay

$633.00

Lowest Sale Price

$18,400.00

Highest Sale Price

$6,244.65

Average Sale Price

$4,560.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$74,935.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-64+	44,063.00	44,063.00	44,063.00
MS-64	29,375.00	29,375.00	29,375.00
MS-63+	31,200.00	31,200.00	31,200.00
AU-58	21,150.00	21,150.00	21,150.00
AU-55+	15,863.00	15,863.00	15,863.00
AU-55	8,812.50	8,812.50	8,812.50
AU-53	6,900.00	15,863.00	11,381.50
AU-50	949.00	7,200.00	4,341.80
XF-45+	4,800.00	4,800.00	4,800.00
XF-40	633.00	18,400.00	6,244.65
VF-35	1,645.00	3,840.00	2,625.00
VF-30	1,586.25	5,175.00	3,119.38
VF-25	1,560.00	1,860.00	1,710.00
VF-20	384.00	2,990.00	1,298.81
F-15	1,006.00	1,620.00	1,289.00
F-12	353.00	661.00	507.00
VG-10	168.00	805.00	541.75
VG-8	423.00	719.00	564.67
G-6	204.00	499.38	360.85
G-4	264.00	384.00	313.92
AG-3	92.00	237.60	149.87
FR-2	258.50	258.50	258.50
PO-1	309.03	763.75	536.39

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1794 Penny S-65 Shielded Hair, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64+ having the highest max price $44,063.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1794 Penny S-65 Shielded Hair, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1794 Penny S-65 Shielded Hair, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 51.47% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 35.29% / 13.24% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1794 Penny S-65 Shielded Hair, BN (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-63+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	31,200.00	01/04/2024
XF-40	NGC	Stack's Bowers	4,560.00	08/31/2022
AU-50	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,040.00	01/16/2022
VF-30	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	2,280.00	11/30/2021
VF-30	NGC	Stack's Bowers	1,680.00	08/25/2021
VF-25	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,860.00	07/15/2021
VG-10	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	168.00	06/02/2021
XF-45+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	4,800.00	04/25/2021
AU-53	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	6,900.00	09/16/2020
G-4	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	384.00	07/22/2020
AU-50	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	7,200.00	01/12/2020
VG-8	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	552.00	09/04/2019
VG-10	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	504.00	06/05/2019
VF-35	ANACS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,680.00	01/30/2019
AU-50	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	6,000.00	01/30/2019
AU-50	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	5,520.00	01/14/2019
VF-20	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	384.00	10/30/2018
G-4	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	264.00	08/22/2018
XF-40	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,560.00	08/19/2018
AG-3	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	120.00	08/01/2018
VF-25	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,560.00	06/17/2018
AG-3	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	237.60	02/06/2018
VF-35	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,840.00	01/03/2018
G-6	NGC	Heritage Auctions	408.00	09/07/2017
VF-35	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,645.00	06/05/2017
AU-53	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	15,863.00	02/13/2017
PO-1	NGC	Heritage Auctions	763.75	01/04/2017
G-4	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	293.75	09/25/2016
XF-40	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	12,925.00	09/07/2016
VF-30	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,586.25	02/04/2016
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	29,375.00	02/01/2016
AU-55+	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	15,863.00	02/01/2016
XF-40	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,347.50	10/29/2015
XF-40	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,995.00	06/07/2015
VG-8	NGC	Heritage Auctions	423.00	04/05/2015
VF-30	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,820.00	01/07/2015
FR-2	NGC	Heritage Auctions	258.50	11/14/2014
G-6	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	499.38	11/06/2014
XF-40	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	646.25	11/06/2014
AU-55	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	8,812.50	07/10/2014
VF-20	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,292.50	01/10/2014
XF-40	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,055.00	01/10/2014
PO-1	NGC	Stack's Bowers	309.03	11/08/2013
XF-40	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	7,638.00	09/25/2013
F-12	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	353.00	08/08/2013
MS-64+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	44,063.00	04/24/2013
VF-20	NGC	Stack's Bowers	528.75	11/16/2012
XF-40	NGC	Heritage Auctions	4,113.00	09/06/2012
AU-58	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	21,150.00	08/04/2012
F-12	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	661.00	02/01/2012
F-15	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,620.00	02/01/2012
VF-35	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	3,335.00	01/24/2012
VG-10	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	805.00	09/21/2010
AU-50	NGC	Goldberg Auctioneers	949.00	06/02/2010
VF-20	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,990.00	09/07/2009
XF-40	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	10,063.00	09/07/2009
XF-40	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	18,400.00	09/07/2009
G-6	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	204.00	05/26/2009
F-15	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,035.00	05/26/2009
F-15	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,495.00	05/26/2009
VF-30	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	5,175.00	02/03/2009
VG-10	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	690.00	09/16/2008
F-15	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,006.00	09/16/2008
XF-40	NCS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	09/01/2008
AG-3	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	92.00	09/25/2007
VF-30	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	5,175.00	02/13/2007
G-6	NGC	Heritage Auctions	332.00	10/13/2004
VG-8	NGC	Heritage Auctions	719.00	04/02/2003