1783 Washington & Independence - Small Bust Grained Edge Cent

Coin Details

Description

A 1783 Washington & Independence cent with a small bust portrait and grained (reeded) edge. The small bust type uses a more delicate, smaller-scale portrait of Washington. The grained edge adds a distinctive tactile and visual element. This combination of small bust and grained edge identifies a specific die marriage within the series.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The small bust grained edge is less common than the draped bust types.

Cross References

Baker 2A; Musante GW-104A; Whitman 10315