1803 Draped Bust Half Dollars : All Varieties

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

There are two major varieties of the 1803 Draped Bust Half Dollar. One variety has a small "3" and the other has a large "3" in the 1803 date. The large "3" is noticeably larger and wider - especially the bottom half. The large "3" also has an additional serif on the top-left tip of the "3" whereas the small "3" is missing this serif. The difference between the Small 3 vs Large 3 1803 Draped Bust Half Dollar is depicted above in the example image of the coins.

Major Varieties:
1803 Draped Bust Half Dollar - Small 3
1803 Draped Bust Half Dollar - Large 3

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

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)
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MELT VALUE: $29.06