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1802 1/000

Large Cents · Draped Bust Large Cents · 1796–1807
Variety
Weight10.89 g
Diameter29 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 3,435,100 Combined mintage for all 1802 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot
Collector's Key IDCK-141

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About this coinHistory

The 1802 1/000 variety repeats the fraction error seen on the 1801: the denominator reads 000 instead of 100, giving the coin a stated value of one-thousandth of a dollar. The error resulted from the engraver punching three 0 digits when the first should have been a 1. The Mint's willingness to use the die despite the error, for the second consecutive year, suggests the fraction was considered a minor design element not worth wasting a die over.

The 1802 1/000 is less famous than the 1801 3 Errors variety but is still collected as a recognized die error. Given the 1802's enormous mintage, the 1/000 variety may have been struck in greater numbers than its 1801 counterpart, though survival rates for the specific die marriage determine actual availability. The variety carries a modest premium and is identifiable on coins in Good or better condition.

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GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F)
VF-20 Very Fine (VF)
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF)
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU)
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS)
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1802 1/000 Draped Bust Large Cents were minted?
3,435,100 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1802 varieties).
What is a 1802 1/000 Draped Bust Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1802 1/000 Draped Bust Large Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1802 1/000 Draped Bust Large Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.