Pricing the 1798 Draped Bust Large Cent
| DATE | GOOD | EXTREMELY FINE |
|---|---|---|
| 1798 Draped Bust | $135 | $7,500 |
| Source: Red Book |
What is the oldest United States penny?
1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Penny (1 Cent). This is the oldest Lincoln Cent in the world. It is also called a wheat penny because the obverse side has wheat stalks.
How much is a 1891 penny worth?
Pricing the 1891 Indian Head Penny
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 | $3 | $30 |
| Source: Red Book |
What is oldest penny in the world?
The 1943 Lincoln penny — one of 20 accidentally pressed in copper that year — was discovered by 16-year-old Don Lutes Jr. in his school cafeteria in March 1947, according to Sarah Miller of Heritage Auctions in Dallas.
How big is a 1798 Draped Bust Penny?
Mass / Weight: 10.89 grams. What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): There are a few major varieties of the 1798 Draped Bust Large Cent (Penny). Two of them deal with the hair style on lady liberty on the obverse of the coin.
What is the face value of a 1798 one cent coin?
The reverse side of the 1798 Large Cent features in the middle a raised inscription marking the “One Cent” face value of the coin. Partially surrounding the central face value is a detailed wreath, bound together by a bow. There is also a raised inscription around the wreath that reads “United States of America.”
What’s the value of an old American penny?
The American Large Cent is scarce. Minimum values range from $17 for the later years 1839-1857 to $110 or more for the very scarce early years. Should your coin be a rare date or even a well preserved large cent the value increases significantly.
What was the condition of the penny in 1793?
Early era cents are notable for their scarcity. 1793 to 1807 saw relativity low mintages and most simply wore out during use. Half cents and Large cents of the Liberty series are slightly abundant in lower condition.
