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1803 No Stems

Large Cents · Draped Bust Large Cents · 1796–1807
Variety
Weight10.89 g
Diameter29 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 3,131,691 Combined mintage for all 1803 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot
Collector's Key IDCK-147

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Varieties & References

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About this coinHistory

The 1803 No Stems variety shows the reverse wreath without stem ends at the base, the same diagnostic feature used to distinguish stems and no-stems varieties across the early copper series. The 1803 No Stems exists within the date's already complex variety landscape, adding yet another distinguishing characteristic for Sheldon variety collectors to track.

The stems/no-stems distinction is independent of the date and fraction size classifications. A No Stems 1803 can appear with either Large or Small Date and Large or Small Fraction, creating additional cross-referenced variety combinations. The level of detail required for complete 1803 variety coverage reflects the granularity that Sheldon-number collecting demands of early large cent specialists.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

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 1803 No Stems Draped Bust Large Cents were minted?
3,131,691 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1803 varieties).
What is a 1803 No Stems Draped Bust Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1803 No Stems 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 1803 No Stems 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.