1798 Draped Bust Cent - First Hair Style
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$48,875 MS63 08-04-2012 Stack's Bowers
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1798 Draped Bust Cent - First Hair Style belongs to the Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807 series. The U.S. Mint produced 1.8 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% of total 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. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $217 to $3.1K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1431.
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