Description:
Add a rare and historically significant U.S. copper to your collection with this 1804 Draped Bust Half Cent, featuring the Crosslet 4, No Stems variety — a notable die pairing highly desirable among early copper specialists.
Denomination: Half Cent
Year of Issue: 1804
Variety: Crosslet 4, No Stems (Cohen-10)
Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark, as customary for this era)
Composition: Copper
Diameter: ~23 mm
Grade: Circulated (see detailed photos)
Highlights:
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Crosslet 4, No Stems variety — the “4” in the date ends with a crosslet, and the reverse wreath lacks stem detail
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Scarce and collectible die marriage attributed as Cohen-10
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Part of the final Draped Bust Half Cent issues
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Strong detail in Liberty’s portrait and readable date
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Appeals to both type coin collectors and early die variety specialists
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Raw and ungraded
Historical Note:
The 1804 Draped Bust Half Cent is widely admired among early copper collectors. The Crosslet 4, No Stems variety is one of the more sought-after die marriages from this year, easily identified by the serifed foot of the "4" and the wreath missing its stem details — the result of die lapping or polishing.
Struck during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, this piece represents the artistry, imperfection, and mechanical character of early U.S. Mint production.
If you are searching for a different 1804 variety, overdate, or other early U.S. copper types, feel free to contact us — we may have what you're looking for.
