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½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" Heraldic eagle
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 1.35 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1800-1805 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Heraldic eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Engraver: Robert Scot
Designer: Gilbert Stuart
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 20⁴∕₅ grains and the silver content was 18⁹∕₁₆ grains, hence the unusual .8924 fineness.1800
1803
Interesting fact
The Draped Bust Half Dime, minted from 1800 to 1805, was the first coin to feature an eagle on its reverse side. This design change was a departure from the previous Flowing Hair Half Dime, which had a more classical design and did not include an eagle. The addition of the eagle was a symbol of the young nation's growing sense of national identity and patriotism.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1801 | 27760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1802 | 3060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1803 | 37850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 | 15600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle) 1800-1805 coin.
