United States ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime", 1800 – 1805

Heraldic eagle

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United States United States
Currency Dollar (1785 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Cents
Year 1800 – 1805
Ruler Federal republic (1776–9999)
Composition Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.35
Diameter (mm) 16.5

Description

5 Cents from United States. Issued from 1800 to 1805. Struck in Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper). Measures 16.5 mm and weighs 1.35 g.

Obverse
Draped bust right, flanked by stars
Reverse
Heraldic eagle
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1805  15.6K 38%
1803  37.9K large "8" 54%
1803  — small "8" 29%
1803  — Triple die error 13%
1802  3.1K 33%
1801  27.8K 38%
1800  24K 50%
1800  16K "LIBEKTY" error 29%

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