1802 Draped Bust Cent - 1/000 Fraction
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
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
$27,600 MS65 01-01-2005 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1802 Draped Bust Cent - 1/000 Fraction represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807 series. The U.S. Mint produced 3.4 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 31% of 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 $123 to $1.7K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1473.
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Error Varieties(5)
CU-1C-1802-01 Cud
CU-1C-1802-02R Cud
CU-1C-1802-03 Cud
CU-1C-1802-04R Cud
CU-1C-1802-05 Cud
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