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½ Cent "Draped Bust - Half Cent"
| Copper | 5.44 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1800-1808 |
| Value | ½ Cent (1⁄200 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.44 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Value within thin wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF CENT
1/200
Engraver: Robert Scot
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 84 grains.General:
1802:
1803:
1804:
1805:
1806:
1808:
Interesting fact
The Draped Bust - Half Cent coin was designed by John Reich and features a portrait of Lady Liberty with a draped bust, representing freedom and democracy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 211530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1802 | 20266 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1803 | 92000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1804 | 1055312 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 | 814464 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 | 356000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1807 | 476000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent "Draped Bust - Half Cent" 1800-1808 coin.
