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1783 Washington & Independence - Large Bust Cent

Strike Type
1783 Washington & Independence - Large Bust Cent

Coin Details

Year
1783
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Unknown (British manufacture)
Composition
Copper
Weight
12g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

$3,600 • AU55 • 01-2009 • Heritage Auctions

Description

A 1783 Washington & Independence cent featuring a noticeably larger bust of Washington compared to the standard draped bust types. The Large Bust variety uses a different obverse die with a more prominent, larger-scale portrait. This is one of the scarcer varieties in the 1783 Washington & Independence series and is prized for its bold, distinctive portrait.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The Large Bust is less common than the draped bust types.

Cross References

Baker 1; Musante GW-103; Whitman 10300

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