1798 Draped Bust Cent 2nd Hair Style BN PCGS VF25 Royal Mint

1798 Draped Bust Cent 2nd Hair Style BN PCGS VF25 Royal MintMintage of 1,841,745 PCGS pop: 54 Philadelphia Mint Graded VF25 by PCGS 1798 Large Cents are known as 'First' and 'Second' Hairstyles. These are misnomers because the hairstyles are actually quite similar and differ only by the addition of a conspicuous hair curl just left of and below the ear on the Second Hairstyle. The new version, with the obvious curl, is also known as the 'Head of 1799' because researchers believe all such varieties were struck

The famous obverse is a wreathed and armored bust of Leopold the Hog mouth

Thirty Fourth Year of Issue

Countries represented include:  Afghanistan

HIGH GRADE

Because this set is still sealed

a timeless classic struck at the Philadelphia Mint

Mintage:  17

and historical significance makes it a standout investment

A very rare error type for a proof coin

From the San Francisco

Designed by Christian Gobrecht / Pop 45 of 431

These are also referred to as “die trial