1794 1C Starred Reverse, BN AU PCGS #1374

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Owner's Comments

Reproduction

Expert Comments

Denis Loring

The Starred Reverse is the most famous of all the 1794's. According to Sheldon, "Collectors mention it with religious awe." About 50-60 are known in all grades. Early in its life, the reverse die buckled in a straight line from 10:00 to 4:00, accounting for the scarcity of the variety. Because of the buckle, the upper right reverse wears away quickly and the lower left lingers. Low-grade examples are known showing only a few stars at 7:00.

PCGS #

1374

Designer

Attributed to Robert Scot

Edge

Lettered: ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR

Diameter

28.00 millimeters

Weight

13.48 grams

Mintage

918521

Metal

Copper

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Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	60	R-8.4	5 / 11	5 / 12
All Grades	0	R-10.1	1 / 11	1 / 12
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 11	1 / 12

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	60
All Grades	0
60 or Better	0

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-8.4
All Grades	R-10.1
60 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	5 / 11
All Grades	1 / 11
60 or Better	1 / 11

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	5 / 12
All Grades	1 / 12
60 or Better	1 / 12

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	AU50 PCGS grade	Spink & Son, Ltd. (London, 1972 FPL) - New York Collector - Stack's 9/1972:662, $15,000 - John W. Adams - Bowers & Ruddy 1982 FPL, lot 43, $50,000 - Bowers & Ruddy RCR 43, 1982 - Bowers & Ruddy RCR 46, 12/1982 - Dr. Boyd Hayward (11/1985) - Bowers & Merena 4/1986:945 - R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, sold privately on 2/23/1992 - Eric Streiner - Jay Parrino - Bowers & Merena 3/1995 - Walter J. Husak Collection - Heritage 2/2008:2050, $632,500
2	XF45 PCGS grade	John Work Garrett Collection - Johns Hopkins University Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 11/1979:67, $14,000 - Herman Halpern Collection - Stack’s ??/1988:66, $33,000 - Denis Loring - High Desert Collection - High Desert Collection
2	XF45 PCGS grade
4	XF40 estimated grade	Chris Victor-McCawley, sold privately on 4/27/2010 - Greg Hannigan - Adam Mervis Large Cent Collection - Heritage 1/2014:2481, $24,675
5	VF30 PCGS grade	Allison W. Jackman Collection - Henry Chapman 7/1919:190 - Henry C. Hines Collection, sold privately in 1945 - Dr. William H. Sheldon Collection, sold privately in 4/19/72 - R. E. Naftzger, Jr. Collection, sold privately on 2/23/92 - Eric Streiner - Jay Parrino (The Mint), sold privately in 6/1995 - Michael Arconti Collection - McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/18/01:2133 - Jack Wadlington Collection, sold privately on 6/30/2005 (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) - Dan Holmes Collection - Goldbergs 9/2009:79, $212,750

#1 AU50 PCGS grade

Spink & Son, Ltd. (London, 1972 FPL) - New York Collector - Stack's 9/1972:662, $15,000 - John W. Adams - Bowers & Ruddy 1982 FPL, lot 43, $50,000 - Bowers & Ruddy RCR 43, 1982 - Bowers & Ruddy RCR 46, 12/1982 - Dr. Boyd Hayward (11/1985) - Bowers & Merena 4/1986:945 - R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, sold privately on 2/23/1992 - Eric Streiner - Jay Parrino - Bowers & Merena 3/1995 - Walter J. Husak Collection - Heritage 2/2008:2050, $632,500

#2 XF45 PCGS grade

John Work Garrett Collection - Johns Hopkins University Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 11/1979:67, $14,000 - Herman Halpern Collection - Stack’s ??/1988:66, $33,000 - Denis Loring - High Desert Collection - High Desert Collection

#2 XF45 PCGS grade

#4 XF40 estimated grade

Chris Victor-McCawley, sold privately on 4/27/2010 - Greg Hannigan - Adam Mervis Large Cent Collection - Heritage 1/2014:2481, $24,675

#5 VF30 PCGS grade

Allison W. Jackman Collection - Henry Chapman 7/1919:190 - Henry C. Hines Collection, sold privately in 1945 - Dr. William H. Sheldon Collection, sold privately in 4/19/72 - R. E. Naftzger, Jr. Collection, sold privately on 2/23/92 - Eric Streiner - Jay Parrino (The Mint), sold privately in 6/1995 - Michael Arconti Collection - McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/18/01:2133 - Jack Wadlington Collection, sold privately on 6/30/2005 (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) - Dan Holmes Collection - Goldbergs 9/2009:79, $212,750