As of May, 2024, a 1803 Half Cent Cohen 4, BN in circulated condition is worth between $240.00 and $13,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $11,400.00 in the 08/28/2022 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.44 grams
Mintage: 92,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808

1803 Half Cent Cohen 4, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
AU-5813,500.00
AU-55+10,250.00
AU-558,750.00
AU-53+6,250.00
AU-535,000.00
AU-50+3,750.00
AU-503,250.00
XF-45+2,100.00
XF-451,800.00
XF-401,050.00
VF-35975.00
VF-30725.00
VF-25575.00
VF-20500.00
F-15400.00
F-12325.00
VG-10275.00
VG-8240.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
About Uncirculated3,250.0013,500.007,250.00
Extremely Fine1,050.002,100.001,650.00
Fine and Very Fine325.00975.00583.33
Good and Very Good240.00275.00257.50

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1803 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike)30.006,000.006,500.0022,500.00
1803 Half Cent, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7,500.00285,000.00
1803 Half Cent Cohen 3, BN (Regular Strike)110.006,250.007,000.0014,500.00
1803 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike)105.006,000.006,600.0022,000.00
1803 Half Cent Cohen 3, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A325,000.00325,000.00
1803 Half Cent Cohen 1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A22,500.0022,500.00
1803 Half Cent Cohen 2, BN (Regular Strike)300.0042,500.00N/AN/A

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1803 Half Cent Cohen 4, Bn (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$489.00

Lowest Sale Price
$780.00

Highest Sale Price
$636.63

Average Sale Price
$690.00

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$2,546.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
AU-582,585.0011,400.006,992.50
AU-55+3,055.008,400.006,418.33
AU-531,800.001,800.001,800.00
AU-501,500.002,040.001,820.00
XF-45+660.00840.00750.00
VF-35489.00780.00636.63
VF-30348.00348.00348.00
VF-25324.00324.00324.00
VF-20969.00969.00969.00
PO-18,625.008,625.008,625.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1803 Half Cent Cohen 4, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to AU-58. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-58 having the highest max price $11,400.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1803 Half Cent Cohen 4, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1803 Half Cent Cohen 4, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 52.63% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 42.11% / 5.26% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1803 Half Cent Cohen 4, BN (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions11,400.0008/28/2022
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0007/17/2022
AU-50NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,500.0006/16/2021
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions8,400.0004/25/2021
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions348.0004/25/2021
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0004/25/2021
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions660.0004/25/2021
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,920.0002/19/2020
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0009/08/2019
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0009/08/2019
AU-50NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,040.0006/13/2018
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers690.0006/13/2018
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers969.0002/19/2018
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,055.0002/19/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0011/02/2017
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers587.5001/27/2015
PO-1PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,625.0001/26/2014
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0007/27/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/28/2008