Printable Catalog with Mintage Statistics for Items Designed and Minted by Daniel Carr / Moonlight Mint.

 “1808” Draped Bust Large Cent – Production Blog

All are over-struck on genuine US Mint Draped Bust Large Cents (circa 1796-1807).

Although Draped Bust half cents were produced in 1808, no Draped Bust large cents are dated after 1807.

NOTE: These are NOT endorsed by the US Treasury. Defacing of US coins is legal so long as the defacement isn't for fraudulent purposes.

Current Status:

Production has ended.

Die Pair	Quantity Struck	Issue Price	Notes
Die Pair 1	132 (final) high-grade red: 78  red-brown: 16  brown: 38	$185 (sold out) (high-grade red) $175 (sold out) (circulated red-brown) $165 (sold out) (circulated brown)	First produced December 2022. Over-struck on genuine US Mint Draped Bust Large Cents (circa 1796-1807). Three (2 red, 1 red-brown) were first over-struck as a “1808” Draped Bust 33mm copper, and subsequently over-struck by “1801” Draped Bust 24mm dies. Two (red-brown) were over-struck with the “1808” Draped Bust obverse paired with the “We Are One / Mind Your Business” Chain reverse in place of the wreath reverse.
Die Pair 1 high grade (red)
Die Pair 1 lightly circulated (red-brown)
Die Pair 1 lightly circulated (brown)