1802 Draped Bust United States Large Cent
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1802 Draped Bust United States Large Cent
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Brand: US Mint
1802 Draped Bust United States Large Cent - Early American Copper Heritage
Step back to the very dawn of the United States with this authentic 1802 Draped Bust Large Cent, a monumental piece of early American numismatic history minted right in Philadelphia. Struck from nearly pure copper, this substantial coin entered circulation during Thomas Jefferson's first term as President—a time when the young nation was rapidly expanding its borders toward the Louisiana Purchase. Imagine what this rugged survivor has witnessed over its 224-year journey; it may have bought provisions for rugged frontiersmen, passed through early merchant markets, or jingled in the pockets of citizens building the foundations of a new republic. Exhibiting a beautifully honest, deep-chocolate circulated patina that reveals its clear, readable "1802" date, this classic copper large cent carries a historic charm that modern coinage simply cannot replicate. Secure this foundational piece of U.S. history today for your online registry or personal vault before another collector claims it.
Country: United States
Composition: Copper
Denomination: One Cent (1/100 of a dollar)
Mintage: 3,435,100
Weight: 10.89 grams / 0.384 standard oz / 0.350 Troy oz
Dimensions: 29.00 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse lettering reads "LIBERTY" above the profile and "1802" at the base. Reverse lettering includes "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" around the perimeter, "ONE CENT" encircled by a laurel wreath, and the fraction "1/100" below the wreath stems. The edge is plain.
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: Normal Reverse, with stems
Coin Designer and Design: Designed by early U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Robert Scot; Obverse features Lady Liberty facing right with flowing hair tied by a ribbon, with drapery covering her lower neckline; Reverse features a detailed laurel wreath tied by a ribbon bow with distinct stems, surrounding the face value notation.
Composition: Copper
Denomination: One Cent (1/100 of a dollar)
Mintage: 3,435,100
Weight: 10.89 grams / 0.384 standard oz / 0.350 Troy oz
Dimensions: 29.00 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse lettering reads "LIBERTY" above the profile and "1802" at the base. Reverse lettering includes "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" around the perimeter, "ONE CENT" encircled by a laurel wreath, and the fraction "1/100" below the wreath stems. The edge is plain.
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: Normal Reverse, with stems
Coin Designer and Design: Designed by early U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Robert Scot; Obverse features Lady Liberty facing right with flowing hair tied by a ribbon, with drapery covering her lower neckline; Reverse features a detailed laurel wreath tied by a ribbon bow with distinct stems, surrounding the face value notation.
Condition - Circulated (About Good / Good Details, showing honest wear, smooth rims, readable elements, and an appealing deep chocolate coloration. Please see high-resolution images for exact surface quality.) - See Pictures
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