As of May, 2024, a 1805 Half Cent C-1 No Stems, BN in circulated condition is worth between $60.00 and $2,350.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,500.00 and $34,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $69,000.00 in the 01/26/2014 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.44 grams
Mintage: 814,464
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808

1805 Half Cent C-1 No Stems, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6534,000.00
MS-64+9,000.00
MS-648,250.00
MS-63+7,250.00
MS-637,000.00
MS-62+3,750.00
MS-623,150.00
MS-612,750.00
MS-602,500.00
AU-58+2,350.00
AU-582,250.00
AU-55+1,800.00
AU-551,650.00
AU-53+1,550.00
AU-531,450.00
AU-50+825.00
AU-50725.00
XF-45+625.00
XF-45550.00
XF-40485.00
VF-35450.00
VF-30360.00
VF-25330.00
VF-20315.00
F-15285.00
F-12275.00
VG-10215.00
VG-8190.00
G-6110.00
G-495.00
AG-360.00

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($)
Mint State2,500.0034,000.008,627.78
About Uncirculated725.002,350.001,575.00
Extremely Fine485.00625.00553.33
Fine and Very Fine275.00450.00335.83
Good and Very Good95.00215.00152.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good60.0060.0060.00

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 1805 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1805 Half Cent Small 5, Stems, BN (Regular Strike)300.0080,000.00N/AN/A
1805 Half Cent Large 5, Stems, BN (Regular Strike)50.002,250.002,750.0010,500.00
1805 Half Cent No Stems, BN (Regular Strike)60.002,350.002,500.0030,000.00
1805 Half Cent C-4 Large 5 Stems, BN (Regular Strike)50.003,250.003,750.0010,500.00
1805 Half Cent C-4 Large 5 Stems, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70,000.0070,000.00
1805 Half Cent No Stems, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,250.0020,000.00
1805 Half Cent C-2 Small 5 Stems, BN (Regular Strike)2,250.0070,000.00N/AN/A
1805 Half Cent C-3 Small 5 Stems, BN (Regular Strike)550.0085,000.00N/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.

1805 Half Cent C-1 No Stems, 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

$2,100.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,080.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,132.00

Average Sale Price
$4,080.00

Most Recent Sale Price
5

Number of Sales
$15,660.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+69,000.0069,000.0069,000.00
MS-6522,200.0051,700.0032,233.33
MS-643,910.007,050.004,815.00
MS-63770.002,520.001,919.33
MS-62+2,100.004,080.003,132.00
MS-623,055.003,055.003,055.00
AU-55+630.001,200.00880.25
AU-55763.751,645.001,077.08
AU-53529.00763.75646.38
AU-50180.001,898.00715.86
XF-45423.00978.00615.83
XF-40288.00776.00563.25
VF-30216.00252.00234.00
VF-25336.00336.00336.00
VF-2066.00311.00189.93
F-15164.50840.00502.25
F-1282.00211.50131.94
VG-10161.00200.00180.50
G-6138.00138.00138.00
G-454.0054.0054.00
PO-1446.50446.50446.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1805 Half Cent C-1 No Stems, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $69,000.00.

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 1805 Half Cent C-1 No Stems, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1805 Half Cent C-1 No Stems, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.07% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 25.86% / 8.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1805 Half Cent C-1 No Stems, 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
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC200.0003/26/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions22,200.0002/27/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0012/18/2022
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers336.0010/11/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions22,800.0008/28/2022
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0002/27/2022
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0010/10/2021
MS-62+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,100.0006/16/2021
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0004/25/2021
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0004/25/2021
F-15ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers840.0002/03/2021
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions252.0001/06/2021
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,200.0009/16/2020
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/08/2020
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers528.0002/19/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/08/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions180.0003/13/2019
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0002/27/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0001/14/2019
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions54.0012/05/2018
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions630.0008/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0008/19/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers105.0006/21/2018
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions810.0002/22/2018
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers881.0002/19/2018
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,468.0002/19/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,050.0002/19/2018
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers529.0002/19/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7504/26/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers51,700.0003/31/2017
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/10/2017
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions211.5007/27/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions575.7503/03/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions446.5001/03/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions446.5011/08/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/16/2015
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions164.5006/14/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0005/12/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions423.0004/26/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions182.1304/12/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0003/01/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions822.5002/01/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions426.5312/04/2014
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0009/22/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7508/05/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions82.0007/14/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions129.2503/03/2014
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers69,000.0001/26/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0012/05/2013
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers776.0002/01/2012
XF-40NONEStack's Bowers288.0009/13/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers3,910.0008/15/2011
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers311.0002/03/2011
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers161.0002/03/2011
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers661.0005/26/2009
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers978.0002/03/2009
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,898.0009/16/2008
MS-63NONEStack's770.0008/10/1990