1800 Draped Bust Large Cent Mystery

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Bdlc Valued Member United States 113 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 07:58 am I have this 1800 DBLC I'm attempting to decipher and attribute, but am confused by a few things. The date position on obverse suggests an S-204, but the reverse is wrong. The reverse suggests an S-206 with the "left leaning berry" opposite the bow and the buried "berry" opposite the "E" in United. But I have a problem reconciling the proximity of the "C" in Cent to the leaves for it to be that. I am also seeing what appears to be a phantom "S" to the right of the date. Maybe it's too far gone to be definitive, but any help figuring out what this is would be greatly appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 95204 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 1:42 pm Well, may be it is due to circulation flattening on the reverse, the leaves and the letters of 'CENT' does appear to be a bit fatter than normal. Also the 'S' by the date could just be due to corrosion Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Bdlc Valued Member United States 113 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 2:25 pm Yes, but I don't trust myself yet on these when they aren't a perfect match. Thanks for looking. Report this Post to the Staff
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