1807 Draped Bust Half Cent
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About This Coin
The 1807 Draped Bust Half Cent is a United States cent from the Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808 series — a late issue, 7th of 8 years in the series. In 1807, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 476,000. This ranks 4th of 8 years by total mintage, below the series median of 638,000. 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. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Produced 5 years after the celebrated 1802 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $123 to $1.2K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $18K in MS64BN grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Robert Scot.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.