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The 1798 1C Draped Bust Large Cent, variety S-181, represents a classic early U.S. copper coin from the Philadelphia Mint, struck under Chief Engraver Robert Scot. PCGS has graded 1 as XF40 with 5 finer in the desirable Sheldon-181 variety.
This Sheldon-181 die pairing features the "Second Hair Style" obverse with Liberty's draped bust facing right, a prominent curl left of the ear, and a small "8" in the date below "LIBERTY." The reverse showcases a laurel wreath encircling "ONE CENT," bordered by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and 16 stars. Part of the total 1,841,745 mintage for 1798, this variety likely saw production in late 1798, embodying neoclassical ideals amid the young republic's coinage evolution.
Graded PCGS XF-40, this example displays Extra Fine details with even brown color, light wear on Liberty's cheek and hair, and decent strike sharpness in the wreath and denticles. XF-40 preservation highlights subtle luster remnants while showing circulation evidence typical for these corrosion-prone coppers, making high-grade survivors scarce.
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