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½ Dollar "Draped Bust Half Dollar" Heraldic eagle
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 13.48 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1801-1807 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Heraldic eagle, 13 stars above, with country name surrounding the rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Engraver: Robert Scot
Edge
Lettered with decorations between words
Lettering: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 208 grains and the silver content was 185⅝ grains, hence the unusual .8924 fineness.1803
1805
1806
Interesting fact
The Draped Bust Half Dollar was designed by John Reich and features a portrait of Lady Liberty with a draped bust, representing the idea of liberty and freedom. The coin was minted from 1801 to 1807 and was made of silver and copper, with a weight of 13.48 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was the first half dollar to feature a heraldic eagle on the reverse side, which symbolizes the power and strength of the American nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 | 30289 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1802 | 29890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1803 | 188234 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 | 211722 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 | 839576 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1807 | 301076 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar "Draped Bust Half Dollar" (Heraldic eagle) 1801-1807 coin.
