1796-1807 Draped Bust Large Cents
The Draped Bust Cent represented the first series for the denomination which was struck on somewhat standardized planchets, although some variety may still be noted. With a composition of pure copper, the coins have a standard weight of 10.89 grams (168 grains) and diameter of approximately 29 mm. All have a plain edge and a […]
With an estimated mintage of 96,500 pieces, the 1804 Draped Bust Large Cent (Buy on eBay) is a scarce date which carries a premium across all grade levels. Very much in demand, high grade examples are elusive with no more than two or three uncirculated pieces believed to exist. One of the finest known pieces […]
The fact that the lettering and certain other design features were punched into the die by hand created several interesting varieties within the Draped Bust Large Cent series. One of the most famous is the so-called “3 errors” variety of 1801. All of the “errors” are found on the reverse of the coin, including the […]
The Draped Bust Large Cent was produced each year from 1796 to 1807, resulting in 12 different dates. Many collectors will collect or study the series based on individual die varieties. Since the lettering was punched onto the working dies by hand, there is often variation in the placement, size, and arrangement of inscriptions, sometimes […]
The exact mintage for the 1799 Draped Bust Large Cent (Buy on eBay) is unknown. It is generally assumed that it was included in the delivery reports for 1798, which indicated 1,841,745 pieces struck for circulation. The usual estimate for the number of pieces dated 1799 is approximately 30,000, of which there remains an estimated […]