The Draped Bust design is one of the earliest coin types struck by the United States Mint. First issued in 1795 and used through 1807, it reflects the neoclassical look that defined the early years of American coinage. On the obverse, Liberty is shown with flowing hair and a cloth draped across her shoulder, symbolizing the ideals of the young nation. Now, 1801 Draped Bust Large Cent Coins are available online in certified condition from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Coins arrive in protective plastic slabs!
• 6th year for the Draped Bust Large Cent!
• Contains pure copper content.
• Issued a face value of $.01 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a Grade of Good 4 from the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Obverse depicts Lady Liberty in the Draped Bust Series.
• Reverse includes a simple wreath with the denomination.

These 1801 Draped Bust Large Cent Coins are housed in plastic slabs and have been graded Good 4 by the Professional Coin Grading Service. In this grade, most design outlines are visible, though fine details may have faded over time. The rim typically remains intact, though signs of light wear can appear around the edges and lettering.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 1801 Draped Bust Large Cent, Liberty faces right with long, softly flowing hair and a drapery resting along her neckline. Gilbert Stuart, the artist behind the design, may have modeled Liberty after Ann Willing Bingham, a Philadelphia figure known for her elegance and social grace, often admired in early American portraiture. The inscriptions here read LIBERTY and 1801.

Reverse

The reverse of 1801 Draped Bust Large Cent Coins presents a modest and classic layout. The denomination ONE CENT appears at the center of the coin and is surrounded by a wreath. Along the outer rim, inscriptions include the nations name and a fractional marking of 1/100. Inscriptions here read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE CENT, and 1/100.

History

The Large Cent holds a special place in early U.S. coinage history. First issued in 1793, this was the countrys first copper penny. It was struck annually except in 1815, when the War of 1812 disrupted access to copper planchets from Great Britain. Each coin was made from pure copper, free from added alloys.

Ordering

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