1801 Draped Bust Cent - 1/000 Fraction
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$33,350 MS60 09-01-2008 Superior Galleries
Description
The 1801 Draped Bust Cent - 1/000 Fraction was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a cent in the Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807 series. The U.S. Mint produced 1.4 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 4 mint variants, representing only 25% 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $223 to $6.8K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1464.
External References
Error Varieties(5)
1801 Draped Bust Large Cent (1/000 Overdate) S-223 Obverse Cud
CU-1C-1801-01 Cud
CU-1C-1801-03 Cud
CU-1C-1801-04R Cud
CU-1C-1801-05 Cud
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