1808 Draped Bust Half Cent
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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$44,650 MS64+BN 12-12-2019 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1808 Draped Bust Half Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808 series. The U.S. Mint produced 400,000 examples. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait, while the reverse displays a wreath enclosing HALF CENT. Designed by Robert Scot. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1107. The Draped Bust Half Cent continued the denomination through the early Republic era. The 1802 is a famous rarity. The entire Draped Bust half cent series is scarce and collected primarily by type.
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