Composition and Specifications
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…
1804 Draped Bust Large Cent
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…
1801 Draped Bust Large Cent, 3 Errors
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…
Draped Bust Large Cent Mintages
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…
1799 Draped Bust Large Cent
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…