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1803 Large Date, Small Fraction
| 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-146 |
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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, Sm Frac · Large Date, Sm Frac
- 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 bolder, taller date numerals with a more compact reverse fraction. The smaller fraction digits are noticeably shorter than the Large Fraction version when compared side by side, though the distinction can be subtle on a single coin without a reference comparison.
The 1803 date's numerous varieties reflect the practical reality of die production at the early Mint. Each die was hand-cut using available punches, and the specific punches selected for each die determined whether the date and fraction would be classified as "large" or "small." The variety is collected within the Sheldon system and carries a modest premium based on its relative scarcity within the date.
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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