1804 Draped Bust Cent

About This Coin

The 1804 Draped Bust Cent is a United States cent from the Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807 series — 9th of 12 years in the series. In 1804, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 193,000. This represents the second-lowest annual mintage in the series, below the series median of 3.9 million. 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. Another key date in the series. Numerous die varieties exist and are cataloged in the Sheldon reference system. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, with a plain edge. Collectors have identified 2 known die varieties for this date, including cud. Produced 5 years after the celebrated 1799 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $103 to $1.9K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $223K in AU55 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Robert Scot.