Draped Bust Large Cents
(1796 - 1807)
The Draped Bust Large Cent replaced the earlier Flowing Hair design in 1796 and remained in production through 1807. This type features a more elegant portrait of Liberty with flowing hair and drapery at the neckline, paired with either the Small Date/Small Letters style of the late 1790s or the later Heraldic Eagle reverse introduced in 1798. Mintages throughout the series were generally modest, and many dates are difficult to locate in high grades due to heavy circulation and the soft copper planchets of the era. Collectors often note 1799 as one of the key dates in the series, making the Draped Bust Large Cent an important and challenging early U.S. type.
Check out dates & mintages for Draped Bust Large Cents, below.Business Strikes
1796 | 363,375
1797 | 897,510
1798 | 1,841,745
1799 | NA
1800 | 2,822,175
1801 | 1,362,837
1802 | 3,435,100
1803 | 3,131,691
1804 | 96,500
1805 | 941,116
1806 | 348,000
1807 | 829,221
If You Collect Large Cent Coins, Check Out The ‘Pre '99 Major Circulation Designs’ Type Set!
‘Coin Collecting Tools’ is Going Mobile
Included with your Membership:
Access to hundreds of digital U.S. coin checklists
Custom lists for specialty collections and type sets
Private, secure cloud storage for your collection data
New checklists and features added regularly
Track the coins you own by uploading images, grades, and values
Precious metals stack tracking: bullion, coins, bars, jewelry & more
Important insights about your stack & your collections
Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned collector, StackHub keeps your entire collection organized and accessible — anytime, anywhere.
Start your membership today and experience smarter collecting.
StackHub is an excellent tool for coin collectors & precious metals enthusiasts of all levels. Your app subscription will come complete with:
100+ prebuilt collection checklists to choose from
Collect graded or ungraded coins, your choice
Upload images of your own set to take on the go
Precious Metals stack tracking
Every coin collecting guide at your fingertips
Compatible with mobile & desktop
Click HERE to learn more*During checkout, please use the email address that you’d like associated with your StackHub account. You will receive an invitation to that email address directly from the platform when your account is ready. Account creation may take up to 12 hours from the time of checkout*
How to Find Valuable Banknotes - A Beginner’s Guide to Bank-Strap Hunting
Click here for the full guide
Coin Roll Hunting: What It Is and How to Start
Coin roll hunting is the modern-day treasure hunt for collectors. Learn what it is, how to start, and the best tips for finding silver and rare coins in rolls.
Read MoreThis site and all of its content was built by collectors for collectors. Join thousands who already trust CoinCollectingTools.com for reliable & accurate information, expert tips, and a connected community on social media. Follow us on YouTube & TikTok @CentsMakeDollars to make sure you never miss a new online resource designed to sharpen your knowledge and collecting strategies.