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Draped Bust Half Cent (1800-1808)

Draped Bust Half Cent General Grading Standards
AG3 About Good - Clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Bust outline clear, few details, date readable. Reverse lettering worn and incomplete.
VG8 Very Good - Some drapery shows. Date and legends complete.
F12 Fine - Shoulder drapery and hair over brow worn smooth.
VF20 Very Fine - Only slight wear in above areas. Slight wear on reverse.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Light wear on highest parts of head and wreath.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Wear slight on the hair above forehead.
1804 Draped Bust Half Cent Obverse and Reverse
1804 Draped Bust Half Cent
Image Courtesy of CCF Numismatics
Designer: Robert ScotWeight: 5.44 grams
Diameter: 23.5 millimetersEdge: Plain
Content: 100% copper 
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
1800202,9080
180220,2660
180392,0000
18041,055,3120
1805814,4640
1806356,0000
1807476,0000
1808400,0000

Mint Mark Legend:

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
NonePhiladelphia1793-present


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