$15,500 to $20,500
Thomas Jefferson was not president of the United States in 1801. He became the third president of the United States in 1801, but 1801 copper cents did not feature his portrait.
Your 1801 cent is a "Draped Bust Large Cent." These large copper cents were manufactured from 1793 to 1857 and circulated until after copper-nickel one-cent coins were minted from 1856 to 1864.
The value of your 1801 Draped Bust Large Cent is determined by its condition, which is difficult to assess without examining it in person. However, in general, experts value these coins as follows:
* Poor: $15,500
* Fair: $17,500
* Good: $19,500
* Very Good: $20,500
If you believe that your 1801 Draped Bust Large Cent may be valuable, it is best to have it professionally graded. A numismatic grading service, like PCGS or NGC, will assess the condition of your coin and assign it a grade, which will help determine its value.