Design and Specifications of the Draped Bust Half Dollar

The Draped Bust Half Dollar was one of the first silver coin denominations issued by the United States Mint. It replaced the Flowing Hair design and marked a significant improvement in coin aesthetics. The series saw two distinct reverse designs, transitioning from a small eagle to a heraldic eagle in 1801, reflecting the young nation’s growing confidence and identity.
Weight 13.48 grams
Diameter 32.5 mm
Mint Marks No mint marks, all produced at Philadelphia Mint
Composition 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper
Obverse Design Portrait of Liberty with flowing hair, facing right, designed by Robert Scot
Reverse Design Small eagle (1796-1797) or heraldic eagle (1801-1807) holding arrows and olive branch, designed by Robert Scot
Years of Minting 1796-1807

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

The condition of Draped Bust Half Dollars significantly impacts their value, with well-preserved examples commanding substantial premiums. High-grade specimens of the 1796-1797 Small Eagle reverse are particularly valuable. Varieties such as the 1806/5 overdate and the 1807 Bearded Goddess (a die crack giving Liberty the appearance of a beard) are highly prized by collectors and can fetch considerable sums in any condition.
1801 30,289 minted; scarce date in the series
1802 29,890 minted; another scarce date
1807 Draped Bust 301,076 minted; last year of issue, moderately scarce
1796-1797 Small Eagle 3,918 minted; extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors

Explore Draped Bust Half Dollar Values by Year

1796 1797 1801 1802 1803 1805 1806 1807

Most Valuable Draped Bust Half Dollar

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.

Coin Name Circulated Price Uncirculated Price
1797 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) $25,000.00 – $325,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $10,000.00 –
1796 Half Dollar 16 Stars (Regular Strike) $25,000.00 – $325,000.00 –
1805 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $27,500.00 –
1803 Half Dollar Large 3 (Regular Strike) $375.00 – $15,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Pointed 6, No Stem (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $10,000.00 –
1796 Half Dollar 15 Stars (Regular Strike) $25,000.00 – $300,000.00 –
1801 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $67,500.00 –
1797 Half Dollar Overton 101a (Regular Strike) $25,000.00 – $325,000.00 –
1803 Half Dollar Small 3 (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $27,500.00 –
1805/4 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $35,000.00 –
1801 Half Dollar Overton 101 (Regular Strike) $1,000.00 – $67,500.00 –
1802 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) $1,250.00 – $60,000.00 –
1806/5 Half Dollar Large Stars (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $13,500.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Knob 6, Small Stars (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $15,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Knob 6, No Stem (Regular Strike) $80,000.00 – $175,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar 6 over Inverted 6 (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $32,500.00 –
1796 Half Dollar 15 Stars, Overton 101 (Regular Strike) $25,000.00 – $300,000.00 –
1796 Half Dollar 16 Stars, Overton 102 (Regular Strike) $25,000.00 – $325,000.00 –
1797 Half Dollar Overton 101 (Regular Strike) $32,500.00 – $300,000.00 –
1797 Half Dollar Overton 102 (Regular Strike) $70,000.00 – $325,000.00 –
1801 Half Dollar Overton 102 (Regular Strike) $1,250.00 – $67,500.00 –
1802 Half Dollar Overton 101 (Regular Strike) $1,250.00 – $60,000.00 –
1803 Half Dollar O-101 Large 3 12 Arrows (Regular Strike) $375.00 – $15,000.00 –
1803 Half Dollar O-102 Large 3 (Regular Strike) $1,250.00 – $2,000.00 –
1803 Half Dollar O-102a Large 3 (Regular Strike) $375.00 – $15,000.00 –
1803 Half Dollar O-103 Large 3 (Regular Strike) $375.00 – $15,000.00 –
1803 Half Dollar Overton 104 Small 3 (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $27,500.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 104 (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $27,500.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 104a (Regular Strike) $2,000.00 – $32,500.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 105 (Regular Strike) $600.00 – $900.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 105a (Regular Strike) $1,500.00 – $4,500.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 106 (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $27,500.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 107 (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $7,000.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 108 (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $27,500.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 109 (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $3,000.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 109a (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $6,250.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 110 (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $7,000.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 111 (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $27,500.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 112 (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $27,500.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 112a (Regular Strike) $3,000.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 113 (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $27,500.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 113a (Regular Strike) $850.00 – $8,000.00 –
1805 Half Dollar Overton 114 (Regular Strike) $70,000.00 –
1805/4 Half Dollar Overton 101 (Regular Strike) $500.00 – $35,000.00 –
1805/4 Half Dollar Overton 101a (Regular Strike) $5,000.00 – $18,000.00 –
1805/4 Half Dollar Overton 102 (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $30,000.00 –
1805/4 Half Dollar Overton 103 (Regular Strike) $1,500.00 – $42,500.00 –
1805/4 Half Dollar Overton 103a (Regular Strike) $2,500.00 – $40,000.00 –
1805/4 Half Dollar Overton 103b (Regular Strike) $2,500.00 – $5,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-110 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $600.00 – $15,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Overton 113 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $800.00 – $5,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Overton 114 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $700.00 – $7,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Overton 114a Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $450.00 – $7,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-115 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-115a Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-116 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Overton 117 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $450.00 – $2,750.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Overton 118 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-118a Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Overton 119 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-119a Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $7,500.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-120 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-120a Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-121 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-122 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $3,500.00 – $20,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-123 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-124 Pointed 6, Stem, E/A (Regular Strike) $2,000.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Overton 125 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $550.00 – $8,500.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Overton 125a Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $550.00 – $8,500.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-126 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $5,000.00 – $20,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar Overton 127 Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-127a Pointed 6, Stem (Regular Strike) $2,000.00 – $15,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-108 Knob 6 No Stem (Regular Strike) $80,000.00 – $175,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-109 Pointed 6, No Stem (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-109a Pointed 6, No Stem (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-105 Knob 6, Small Stars (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $15,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-105a Knob 6, Small Stars (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $15,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-106 Knob 6, Small Stars (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $15,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-107 Knob 6, Small Stars (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $15,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-107a Knob 6, Small Stars (Regular Strike) $275.00 – $15,000.00 –
1806/5 Half Dollar Overton 101 Large Stars (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $13,500.00 –
1806/5 Half Dollar Overton 101a Large Stars (Regular Strike) $5,000.00 –
1806/5 Half Dollar Overton 102 Large Stars (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $13,500.00 –
1806/5 Half Dollar Overton 103 Large Stars (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $13,500.00 –
1806/5 Half Dollar Overton 103a Large Stars (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $13,500.00 –
1806/5 Half Dollar Overton 104 Large Stars (Regular Strike) $900.00 – $6,000.00 –
1806/5 Half Dollar Overton 104a Large Stars (Regular Strike) $700.00 – $10,000.00 –
1806/5 Half Dollar Overton 104b Large Stars (Regular Strike) $2,500.00 – $12,500.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-111 6 over Inverted 6 (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $30,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-111a 6 over Inverted 6 (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $32,500.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-111b 6 over Inverted 6 (Regular Strike) $5,000.00 – $6,000.00 –
1806 Half Dollar O-112 6 over Inverted 6 (Regular Strike) $1,000.00 – $35,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 101 (Regular Strike) $600.00 – $3,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 102 (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 103 (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 103a (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 104 (Regular Strike) $600.00 – $8,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 105 (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 105a (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 106 (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 107 (Regular Strike) $800.00 – $3,500.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 107a (Regular Strike) $500.00 – $2,250.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 108 (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 109a (Regular Strike) $450.00 – $12,500.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 110 (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $10,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 110a (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $10,000.00 –
1807 Half Dollar Draped Bust, Overton 115 (Regular Strike) $25,000.00 –

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