1803 Draped Bust Half Dime
Draped Bust Half Dime · 1796-1805
- Year / Mint 1803 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 5¢
- Designer Robert Scot
- Mintage 37,850
- Melt Value ~$2.08
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| VF30 | $11,300 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-10-24.
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Draped Bust Half Dime (1796-1805)
- Denomination 5¢
- Designer Robert Scot
- Composition 89.24% silver
- Metal content 0.0387 oz fine silver — about $2 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-10-26 metals.dev
- Weight 1.35 g
- Diameter 16.5 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 37,850
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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