1803 Draped Bust Cent - Small Date, Large 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
$45,425 MS66 01-01-2009 Stack's
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1803 Draped Bust Cent - Small Date, Large Fraction is part of the Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807 series. The U.S. Mint produced 3.1 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 7 mint variants by mintage, with 16% 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $103 to $1.4K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1485.
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Error Varieties(16)
1803 Draped Bust Large Cent (Small Date, Large Fraction) S-245 Obverse Die Clash
1803 Draped Bust Large Cent (Small Date, Large Fraction) S-261 Obverse Pre-Cud
1803 Draped Bust Large Cent S-245 Reverse Cud
CU-1C-1803-01R Cud
CU-1C-1803-02R Cud
CU-1C-1803-03R Cud
CU-1C-1803-04A Cud
CU-1C-1803-04B Cud
CU-1C-1803-05 Cud
CU-1C-1803-06R Cud
CU-1C-1803-07R Cud
CU-1C-1803-08R Cud
CU-1C-1803-09 Cud
CU-1C-1803-10 Cud
CU-1C-1803-11R Cud
RCD-1c-1803-01R Retained Cud
Other Strike Types in This Series
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12 errors
1803 Draped Bust Cent - Brunk S-335 J.L. Shaw Boston
1 error
1803 Draped Bust Cent - Large Date, Large Fraction
2 errors
1803 Draped Bust Cent - Large Date, Small Fraction
3 errors
1803 Draped Bust Cent - No Stems
1 error
1803 Draped Bust Cent - Small Date, Small Fraction
1 error
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