1806 Draped Bust Half Dollars : E Over A in STATES

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

This variety of the 1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar features a letter "E" stuck over an "A" in the word "STATES" on the reverse of the coin. Parts of the underlying "A" can be seen within the "E" as depicted by the arrows in the example image of the coin above.

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)
$877	$2,513	$3,264	$5,235	$14,401	-	-	-	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar (E Over A in STATES Variety) is Worth $2,513 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: $22.94