MidMichiganCoin's 1798 P Draped Bust Large Cents : 8 Over 7

Early Copper Penny

Mintage: N/A
Minted at: Philadelphia

Designer - Engraver: Robert Scot
Metal Composition: 100% Copper

Diameter: 29 mm
Mass / Weight: 10.89 grams


What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):
1798/7 Draped Bust Large Cent Penny - 8 Over 7 Overdate Error

One major variety is the 1798/7 Draped Bust Large Cent (Penny) Overdate error. This coin features a 1798 date struck over a 1797 date which resulted in part of the underlying "7" appearing around and within the "8" as depicted by the arrows in the example image above. Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries.

Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD
Good
(G-4)
Very Good
(VG-8)
Fine
(F-12)
Very Fine
(VF-20)
Extremely Fine
(EF-40)
About Uncirculated
(AU-50)
Uncirculated
(MS-60)
Uncirculated
(MS-65)
Proof
(PR-65)
4818981,8154,1059,682----

MELT VALUE: $0.0982






(Only listing items in MidMichiganCoin's Coinbook below)

For Sale 1

1 items found

$500.00
Seller: MidMichiganCoin
Certification Agency: Other
Condition: Circulated