1805 Draped Bust Half Cents : Small 5 - Stems

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

One major variety of the 1805 Draped Bust Half Cent (Penny) features a small "5" in the 1805 date on the obverse of the coin along with stems on the wreath depicted on the reverse of the coin. The small "5" is slightly smaller than the medium "5" variety. The best way to identify the difference in the sizes of the number "5" is to note that the small "5" is noticeably spaced further away from the "0" than the medium variety. The difference between the Small 5 vs Medium 5 vs Large 5 is depicted below in the example comparison image fo the coins:



In addition: Both the Small 5 and Large 5 varieties have stems at the bottom of the wreath on the reverse of the coin - whereas the medium 5 variety has no stems (stemless). The difference between the stems vs stemless wreath is depicted below in the example comparison image of the reverse of the coins:

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-65)	Proof (PR-65)
$1,243	$1,986	$4,940	$10,014	$21,053	$54,366	-	-	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1805 Draped Bust Half Cent (Small 5 - Stems Variety) is Worth $1,986 in Average Condition, and more in higher 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: $0.0697