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1807 Small Fraction

Large Cents · Draped Bust Large Cents · 1796–1807
Regular
Weight10.89 g
Diameter29 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 829,221 Combined mintage for all 1807 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot
Collector's Key IDCK-158

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The 1807 Small Fraction variety uses the more compact numeral punches for the reverse fraction. The digits of 1/100 are shorter and narrower than on the Large Fraction dies. The distinction is consistent and well-documented in the Sheldon catalog, and it identifies a separate die marriage from the Large Fraction version.

The Small Fraction 1807 is less common than the Large Fraction but not dramatically so. Both varieties are available to collectors, and the choice between them may come down to which surfaces first in acceptable condition. For a collector who wants both, the pair brackets the final Draped Bust date with its two fraction types and provides a complete representation of the 1807 die output.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $96 $111
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $183 $210
F-12 Fine (F) $325 $375
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $810 $930
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $4,065 $4,690
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU)
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS)
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1807 Small Fraction Draped Bust Large Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $96–$111, rising to roughly $4,065–$4,690 in Extremely Fine. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1807 Small Fraction Draped Bust Large Cents were minted?
829,221 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1807 varieties).
What is a 1807 Small Fraction Draped Bust Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1807 Small Fraction 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 1807 Small Fraction 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.