1804 Draped Bust Cent

About This Coin

The 1804 Draped Bust Cent is a United States cent from the Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807 series. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait, while the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT and fraction 1/100. Designed by Robert Scot. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, with a plain edge. The Draped Bust Cent continued the large cent series with a more refined portrait of Liberty. The design is attributed to artist Gilbert Stuart, whose work also served as the basis for the one-dollar bill portrait of George Washington. Large cents of this era circulated heavily and surviving examples in high grade are rare. The 1799 and 1804 are key dates.