1803 Draped Bust 1c - Small Date/Fraction #2

This coin is in a little rough shape, and priced accordingly. The date, while hard to see in the image--is visible. There is visible "crud" on this coin but is an interesting piece. 

• 1803 Draped Bust 1c, Small Date / Small Fraction 
• Mintage: 3,131,691  
• Designer & Engraver: Robert Scot  
• Specs: 100% copper; weight 10.89 g; diameter 28 mm; plain edge  
• Variety Details: “Small Date” with finely punched numerals; “Small Fraction” features a diminutive “1/100” beneath the wreath  

Historical Context: In the same year that Ohio was admitted as the 17th state on March 1, 1803, the United States completed the Louisiana Purchase on April 30, 1803, doubling its landmass for $15 million.  

Notable Facts:  
• A cornerstone issue in the Draped Bust large cent series, prized for its balanced design and well‑defined fractional denomination.  
• VF examples exhibit a pleasing red‑brown patina, with gentle wear on Liberty’s hair and the wreath.  
• Listed as R‑2 rarity in A Guide Book of United States Coins (Red Book 2025 Edition).  

This 1803 Draped Bust 1c in the “Small Date / Small Fraction” variety is offered exclusively from a private collection and cannot be found elsewhere. All images are captured with a high‑resolution lens, ensuring that every nuance—from original die polish lines to subtle surface marks—is plainly visible. Acquire this exceptional piece of early American numismatic history with confidence and complete transparency.  

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