1800 Draped Bust Cent

About This Coin

The 1800 Draped Bust Cent is a United States cent from the Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807 series — 5th of 12 years in the series. In 1800, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 5.6 million. This ranks 10th of 12 years by total mintage, above 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. Multiple die varieties include the 1800/79 and 1800/98 overdates, reflecting the Mint's practice of reusing and altering dies. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have identified 3 known die varieties for this date, including cud. Struck one year after the 1799 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $175 to $49K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $71K in MS65 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Robert Scot.