1796 Draped Bust Half Dollars : 15 Stars

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):

This variety of the 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar has 15 stars on the obverse of the coin. The other major variety has 16 stars on the obverse. The difference between the 15 stars vs 16 stars 1796 half dollar is depicted below in the example comparison image:

Coin value chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth in USD based on grade/condition

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$34,806	$40,867	$51,790	$71,145	$109,177	$172,924	$228,078	$394,781	-

USA Coin Book estimated value of 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar (15 Stars Variety) is worth $40,867 in average condition and can be worth $228,078 to $394,781 or more in uncirculated (MS+) mint condition. Click here to learn how to use coin price charts. Also, click here to learn about grading coins. The Melt Value shown below is how valuable the coin's metal is worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US coin.


MELT VALUE: $6.6537