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1803 Large Date, Sm Frac
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 3,131,691 Combined mintage for all 1803 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Robert Scot |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-145 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1803:
- 1803 100/000 · 100/000
- 1803 Large Date, Large Fraction · Large Date, Large Fraction
- 1803 Large Date, Small Fraction · Large Date, Small Fraction
- 1803 No Stems · No Stems
- 1803 Small Date, Large Fraction · Small Date, Large Fraction
- 1803 Small Date, Small Fraction · Small Date, Small Fraction
- 1803 Small Date, Sm Frac · Small Date, Sm Frac
External references
The 1803 Large Date, Small Fraction variety pairs the larger date numerals with a more compact fraction 1/100 on the reverse. The "Small Fraction" uses shorter, narrower numeral punches for the 1, the fraction bar, and the 100. The combination identifies a specific die marriage within the year's production and is cataloged as a separate Sheldon variety.
Among the 1803 large cent varieties, this combination is less common than the standard Large Date, Large Fraction but not dramatically so. The distinction is visible on coins in Fine or better condition, where the fraction numerals retain enough definition for size comparison. Pricing carries a modest variety premium over the standard issue.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | — | — |
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