1804 1C AG03 PCGS CAC

The 1804 Draped Bust Large Cent stands as one of the most important key dates in the early U.S. large cent series, a cornerstone issue that has long captured the interest of early copper specialists and type collectors alike. Presented here is a highly desirable, PCGS-certified example graded AG03 with CAC approval. Despite well-earned wear from more than two centuries of honest circulation, Liberty’s profile remains outlined and well-centered, with the LIBERTY inscription and the key 1804 date fully legible—details that are often compromised on lower-grade survivors of this challenging issue. The reverse continues the appealing aesthetic, with the ONE CENT inscription and wreath devices softly but clearly defined, and the bow beneath the wreath still intact. For the advanced copper collector or early American type specialist, this original, well-preserved 1804 cent offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the most sought-after dates in early U.S. numismatics, backed by third-party grading assurance and premium eye appeal. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a modest original mintage of just 96,500 coins, the 1804 cent is scarce across all grades, with an estimated survival of approximately 1,000 pieces—a figure that underscores its elusive nature, particularly in problem-free condition. Safe to say finding a CAC example for an 1804 1c in any grade under $3,000 is nearly impossible, considering the Mint State example in MS63 sold for over $540,000 in 2017.

PCGS Cert Verification #51647298

• PCGS POP - 92/245
• CAC POP - 11/45
• PCGS Coin#  1504