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Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3730
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1805
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight (gr):
1.35 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0434 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0387 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
16.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1805
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15,600
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dime
Coinage Years:
1796-1805
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
4272
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1805 H10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $48,000 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1805 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, V-1. Rarity-4. EF-40 (PCGS).
$10,800
1805 H10C V-1, LM-1, R.4, VF35 PCGS. CAC....
$13,200
1805 H10C V-1, LM-1, R.4, VF20 PCGS....
$4,800
1805 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, V-1. Rarity-4. Fine Details--Bent (PCGS).
$960
1805 H10C V-1, LM-1, R/4 -- Damaged, Bent, Scratched -- ANACS Good Details. Mintage 15,600....
$384
1805 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. AU-58 (NGC).
$10,800
1805 H10C V-1, LM-1, R.4, -- Corroded, Damaged -- ANACS. VG8 Details. Mintage 15,600. ...
$780
1805 H10C V-1, LM-1, R.4, VG10 PCGS. Pleasing lavender-gray patina is original on this collector-grade Draped Bust type coi...
$2,640
1805 H10C V-1, LM-1, R.4, VF25 PCGS. Only one variety is known for this final Draped Bust half dime issue. The present coin...
$4,800
1805 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. AG-3 (PCGS).
$1,320
1805 H10C V-1, LM-1, R.4, Good 6 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$3,120
1805 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$2,115
1805 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. VF-30 (PCGS).
$4,465
1805 H10C V-1, LM-1, R.4, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$1,292
1805 Draped Bust Half Dime. Logan McCloskey-1. Rarity-4. About Uncirculated-55 (PCGS).
$30,550
1805 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. EF-45 (PCGS).
$11,045
$9,488
1805 H10C Fine 15 ANACS. V-1, LM-1, R.4. Natural gunmetal and golden surfaces display localized softness and a few faint sc...
$3,738
1805 H10C AU53 PCGS. Ex: Pittman. V-1, LM-1, R.4, the only dies. When the present piece appeared in the first Pittman sale,...
$18,400
$12,650
Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1796 H10c MS
Worth: $1,045 – $240,000
1796 H10c LIKERTY MS
Worth: $1,045 – $240,000
1796/5 H10c MS
Worth: $1,350 – $204,000
1797 H10c 15 Stars MS
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1797 H10c 16 Stars MS
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1797 H10c 13 Stars MS
Worth: $2,200 – $144,000
Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Heraldic Eagle, 1800-1805 MS [Type]
Worth: $900 – $422,500
1800 H10c MS
Worth: $900 – $422,500
1800 H10c LIBEKTY MS
Worth: $1,080 – $108,000
1801 H10c MS
Worth: $1,050 – $214,500
1802 H10c MS
Worth: $70,000 – $432,000
1803 H10c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,020 – $90,000
1803 H10c Small 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $108,000
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