- USA Coin Book
- Half Dimes
- Draped Bust
- 1796-P : 6 Over 5
1796 Draped Bust Half Dimes : 6 Over 5
Small Eagle Reverse
Mintage: 10,230
Metal Composition: 89% Silver - 11% Copper
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Mass / Weight: 1.35 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):One major variety is the 1796/5 Draped Bust Half Dime with the 1796 date struck over a 1795 date. (No 1795 Draped Bust Half Dimes were ever produced.) Part of the underlying "5" is still visible under the "6" as depicted by the arrow in the example image of the coin above. Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries.
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) |
$3,314 | $3,934 | $4,935 | $6,602 | $11,750 | $18,074 | $29,893 | $48,305 | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1796 Draped Bust Half Dime (6 Over 5 Variety) is Worth $3,934 in Average Condition and can be Worth $29,893 to $48,305 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: $1.2327
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