The Draped Bust Cent, designed by Robert Scot, is a United States coin that was minted from 1796-1807. It features a female representation of Liberty, facing right, on the obverse, and a Wreath on the reverse. It features a plain edge. The coin was minted only at the Philadelphia Mint. It is a short series but, as with all the early copper series, there are a number of varieties to collect.

Specifications

• Composition: 100% Copper
• Diameter: 29 mm
• Weight: 10.89 g
• Edge: Plain

Mintage Figures

• US Cent Mintages

Mints

• Philadelphia Mint

Related Books

• Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins
• A Guidebook of United States Coins - 2006
• Large Cents, 1793-1857
• United States large cents, 1793-1857: An anthology (Gleanings from the Numismatist)
• United States copper cents

US Cent Designs

• Flowing Hair Chain Cent, 1793
• Flowing Hair Wreath Cent, 1793
• Liberty Cap Cent, 1793-1796
• Draped Bust Cent, 1796-1807
• Classic Head Cent, 1808-1814
• Coronet Cent, 1816-1857
• Flying Eagle Cent, 1856-1858
• Indian Head Cent, 1859-1909
• Lincoln Wheat Cent, 1909-1958
• Lincoln Memorial Cent, 1959-Present

Sources

A Guidebook of United States Coins - 2006

Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins