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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:
3729
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1803
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
Variety:
Small 8
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
37,850
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dime
Coinage Years:
1796-1805
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
4270
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Coin Value History
1803 H10c Small 8 MS
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1803 H10c Small 8 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$129,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1796-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Heraldic Eagle, 1800-1805 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1803-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1805 H10c MS
Worth: $1,250 – $48,000
1803 H10C Small 8, V-3, LM-1, R.5 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. VF20 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$2,440
1803 H10C Small 8, V-3, LM-1, R.5, VF30 PCGS....
$7,800
1803 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, V-3. Rarity-6. Small 8. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$4,320
1803 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1. Rarity-6. Small 8. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$90,000
1803 H10C Small 8, V-3, LM-1, R.5, -- Damaged -- ANACS. AG3 Details. Mintage 37,850....
$660
H10C 1803 SMALL 8. PCGS AU55
$21,738
1803 H10c PCGS/CAC VF35 (Small 8)
$9,150
1803 H10C Small 8, V-3, LM-1, R.5, XF45 PCGS. ...
$9,694
1803 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1. Rarity-6. Small 8--4% Clipped Planchet--EF-40 (PCGS).
$5,621
$4,082
1803 H10C Small 8 MS61 NGC. ...
$86,250
$8,050
1803 H10C Small 8 PCGS VG-8 (LM-1)
$1,840
1803 H10C V-3, LM-1, R.6. Reiver die state a. Small 8 AU50 NGC. Light steel gray and quite attractive for the grade and pro...
$12,650
1803 H10C Small 8--Damaged, Bent--ANACS. Fine Details, Net ...
$690
1803 H10C Small 8, V-3, LM-1, R.5, VF20 PCGS. ...
$4,320
1803 Draped Bust Half Dime. V-3, LM-1. Rarity-6. Small 8. VF-30 (PCGS).
$10,911
1803 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1. Rarity-6. Small 8. Fine Details--Damage (PCGS).
$1,140
1803 H10C Small 8, V-3, LM-1, R.5, AU58 NGC. ...
$25,200
1803 H10C Small 8--Damaged--ANACS. AG3 Details. ...
$299
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