1803 Draped Bust Half Dollars : Small 3

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

One major variety of the 1803 Draped Bust Half Dollar features a small "3" in the 1803 date. The "3" is noticeably smaller/thinner than the large "3" variety and is also missing a serif at the very top-left end of the "3". The difference between the 1803 Small 3 vs Large 3 is depicted below in the example comparison image:

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)
$494	$639	$817	$1,370	$3,658	$5,647	$30,943	-	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1803 Draped Bust Half Dollar (Small 3 Variety) is Worth $639 in Average Condition and can be Worth $30,943 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: $32.50