- USA Coin Book
- Half Dimes
- Draped Bust
- 1803-P : Small 8
1803 Draped Bust Half Dimes : Small 8
Heraldic Eagle Reverse
Mintage: N/A
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 small "8" as depicted above while the other had a larger "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:
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) |
$2,041 | $2,982 | $4,105 | $6,049 | $10,717 | $21,156 | $72,493 | $114,898 | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1803 Draped Bust Half Dime (Small 8 Variety) is Worth $2,982 in Average Condition and can be Worth $72,493 to $114,898 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: $1.2052
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