- USA Coin Book
- Half Dimes
- Draped Bust
- 1803-P : Large 8
1803 Draped Bust Half Dimes : Large 8
Heraldic Eagle Reverse
Mintage: 37,850
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.):
There were two major varieties of the 1803 Draped Bust Half Dime in regards to the size of the number "8" in the 1803 date. One variety had a large "8" as depicted above while the other had a smaller "8". The difference between the 1803 Large 8 vs Small 8 Draped Bust Half Dimes can be seen in the example comparison image of both coins below:
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1803 Draped Bust Half Dime (Large 8 Variety) is Worth $1,387 in Average Condition and can be Worth $15,126 to $23,498 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: $0.9905
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