1803 1C Draped Bust Large Cent Small Date Lg Fraction NGC AG3 BN Circulated Coin

Product Description

An 1803 (Small Date, Large Fraction variety) Draped Bust large cent graded About Good 3 Brown (AG-3 BN) by NGC. This piece displays an original dark brown copper color/tone with mostly full readable date, partially readable legends and mostly visible outline of Liberty's bust. The total mintage for this date & mint: 3,131,691. Please view our photos for additional information and ask any questions prior to purchase.

The Draped Bust large cent was a one cent denomination of U.S. currency that was minted from 1796-1807. Designed by Chief Engraver of the United States Mint Robert Scot (1793-1823), the Draped Bust pattern featured a profiled bust of Liberty facing left wearing drapery around her neckline and a ribbon in her more ‘tamed’ hair. The date appears directly below the bust and LIBERTY directly above. The reverse displays an olive wreath with the legends “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” on the outer fields and the fraction “1/100” or “1/000” on some pieces dated 1801-1803 below the wreath. All Draped Bust large cents were struck at the Philadelphia mint, and therefore lack a mintmark. Parameters set for the Draped Bust large cent: 100% Copper composition, a total weight of 10.89 grams, diameter of 29 mm and featured a plain edge.