As of May, 2024, a 1805 Half Cent C-3 Small 5 Stems, BN in circulated condition is worth between $550.00 and $85,000.00, 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 $71,875.00 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-3 Small 5 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($)
AU-5885,000.00
AU-55+72,500.00
AU-5565,000.00
AU-53+57,500.00
AU-5352,500.00
AU-50+50,000.00
AU-5047,500.00
XF-45+42,000.00
XF-4535,000.00
XF-4030,000.00
VF-3520,500.00
VF-3018,000.00
VF-2511,000.00
VF-207,850.00
F-155,000.00
F-124,250.00
VG-102,750.00
VG-81,700.00
G-61,325.00
G-41,200.00
AG-3550.00

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 Uncirculated47,500.0085,000.0061,428.57
Extremely Fine30,000.0042,000.0035,666.67
Fine and Very Fine4,250.0020,500.0011,100.00
Good and Very Good1,200.002,750.001,743.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good550.00550.00550.00

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-1 No Stems, BN (Regular Strike)60.002,350.002,500.0034,000.00
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

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-3 Small 5 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

$900.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,680.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,168.48

Average Sale Price
$900.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$7,010.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
AU-5871,875.0071,875.0071,875.00
AU-5014,400.0014,400.0014,400.00
XF-45+21,600.0024,000.0022,800.00
XF-4015,600.0015,600.0015,600.00
VF-307,500.007,500.007,500.00
VF-203,360.005,280.004,320.00
F-153,525.006,325.004,925.00
F-12336.003,818.752,037.55
VG-10204.00660.00460.00
VG-8900.001,680.001,168.48
G-6529.00891.00706.40
G-4198.001,000.00750.40
AG-3312.00432.00376.00
PO-1575.00633.00604.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1805 Half Cent C-3 Small 5 Stems, 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 $71,875.00.

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-3 Small 5 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-3 Small 5 Stems, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 39.47% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 39.47% / 18.42% 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-3 Small 5 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
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions21,600.0002/27/2023
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers336.0011/09/2022
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions24,000.0008/28/2022
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions900.0010/06/2021
VG-8PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,140.0006/16/2021
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,280.0006/16/2021
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers840.0006/16/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0004/25/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions14,400.0004/25/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions15,600.0004/25/2021
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0009/02/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0008/12/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/12/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions963.6008/12/2020
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,500.0002/19/2020
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions516.0012/04/2019
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers552.0009/18/2019
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0009/08/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/14/2019
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers384.0010/30/2018
G-4NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0010/28/2018
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0009/09/2018
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0008/22/2018
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers660.0006/21/2018
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/22/2018
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,525.0002/19/2018
VG-8PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,086.8801/27/2015
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers71,875.0001/26/2014
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers3,818.7507/27/2013
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,064.0002/01/2012
AG-3NONEGoldberg Auctioneers312.0002/01/2012
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers529.0009/06/2011
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers633.0009/06/2011
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers891.0009/06/2011
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers575.0009/06/2011
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0009/21/2010
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,013.0009/21/2010
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers6,325.0009/16/2008