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The cent was one of the first denominations of coinage issued by the United States Mint, with the first coin design introduced in 1793. Within the first three years, four designs were used. The first cent design to stick with the public was the Draped Bust, available from 1796 to 1807. This 1803 Draped Bust Cent is a stunning piece from early American coining history, with only four coins graded MS62BN and only three ever graded higher. Now, 1803 Draped Bust Cents in MS62 condition are available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1803 Draped Bust Cent is available in Mint State 62 BN condition. An MS62 coin has distracting marks in the primary and secondary fields, with a few scattered hairlines or one noticeable patch. This historic coin boasts a BN designation that stands for Brown, an indication of the coloration of the coin. When the PCGS issues the BN designation, it means the coin has less than 5% of its original mint red copper coloration.
In the obverse of the 1803 Draped Bust Cent, you’ll find Robert Scot’s image of Liberty. The US Mint had previously used two iterations of the Flowing Hair Cent and the Liberty Cap Cent between 1793 and 1796. Scot’s design shows Liberty in right-profile relief with flowing hair and her bustline included in the portrait. The inscriptions include LIBERTY and 1803.
For the reverse of 1803 Draped Bust Cents, the mint features the word ONE CENT at the center. This is surrounded by a wreath with the nation of issue UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the edge of the field.
These particular 1803 Draped Bust Cents represent a particular variety within the 1803 release. Draped Bust Cents included a fraction at the bottom of the reverse field, indicating the cent was 1/100 of a dollar. Small Fraction coins are those with smaller numerals for the 1/100 fraction. The Small Date term similarly refers to the presence of smaller numerals for the 1803 date on the reverse. Finally, these coins have the S-250 term attached. The S-250 is associated with the Small Date, Small Fraction designation and identifies the die variety used in production.
JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508. We are also available to you online through our web chat and email address features.
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The cent was one of the first denominations of coinage issued by the United States Mint, with the first coin design introduced in 1793. Within the first three years, four designs were used. The first cent design to stick with the public was the Draped Bust, available from 1796 to 1807. This 1803 Draped Bust Cent is a stunning piece from early American coining history, with only four coins graded MS62BN and only three ever graded higher. Now, 1803 Draped Bust Cents in MS62 condition are available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1803 Draped Bust Cent is available in Mint State 62 BN condition. An MS62 coin has distracting marks in the primary and secondary fields, with a few scattered hairlines or one noticeable patch. This historic coin boasts a BN designation that stands for Brown, an indication of the coloration of the coin. When the PCGS issues the BN designation, it means the coin has less than 5% of its original mint red copper coloration.
In the obverse of the 1803 Draped Bust Cent, you’ll find Robert Scot’s image of Liberty. The US Mint had previously used two iterations of the Flowing Hair Cent and the Liberty Cap Cent between 1793 and 1796. Scot’s design shows Liberty in right-profile relief with flowing hair and her bustline included in the portrait. The inscriptions include LIBERTY and 1803.
For the reverse of 1803 Draped Bust Cents, the mint features the word ONE CENT at the center. This is surrounded by a wreath with the nation of issue UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the edge of the field.
These particular 1803 Draped Bust Cents represent a particular variety within the 1803 release. Draped Bust Cents included a fraction at the bottom of the reverse field, indicating the cent was 1/100 of a dollar. Small Fraction coins are those with smaller numerals for the 1/100 fraction. The Small Date term similarly refers to the presence of smaller numerals for the 1803 date on the reverse. Finally, these coins have the S-250 term attached. The S-250 is associated with the Small Date, Small Fraction designation and identifies the die variety used in production.
JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508. We are also available to you online through our web chat and email address features.
