1805 Draped Bust Half Cent
Base
About This Coin
The 1805 Draped Bust Half Cent is a United States half cent from the Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808 series. The Mint reported 814,464 half cents for 1805, a calendar-year figure that can include coins with other dates. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing HALF CENT. Small 5 and Large 5 varieties exist. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Designed by Robert Scot.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(3)
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent - Large 5, Stems
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent - No Stems
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent - Small 5, Stems
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