1798 Draped Bust Cent - Second Hair Style
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$207,000 MS65 09-16-2008 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1798 Draped Bust Cent - Second Hair Style was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a cent in the Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807 series. The U.S. Mint produced 1.8 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT and fraction 1/100. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $217 to $3.1K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1434.
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Error Varieties(10)
Verified Errors
1798 Draped Bust Large Cent (Second Hair Style) S-184 Reverse Die Clash
1798 Draped Bust Large Cent S-166 Reverse Cud with Obverse Die Cracks
1798 Draped Bust Large Cent S-171 Obverse Cud
1798 Draped Bust Large Cent S-172 Obverse Cud
1798 Draped Bust Large Cent S-172 Reverse Cud
1798 Draped Bust Large Cent S-173 Obverse Cud
1798 Draped Bust Large Cent S-175 Reverse Cud
1798 Draped Bust Large Cent S-187 Obverse Cud
SD-1c-1798-01R Split Die
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