As of May, 2024, a 1805 Half Cent Small 5, Stems, BN in circulated condition is worth between $300.00 and $80,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Fine and Very Fine grade that was hammered at $54,625.00 in the 01/06/2010 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: 814,464
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808

1805 Half Cent 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-5880,000.00
AU-55+52,500.00
AU-5548,500.00
AU-53+47,250.00
AU-5347,000.00
AU-50+45,500.00
AU-5045,000.00
XF-45+40,000.00
XF-4534,500.00
XF-4030,000.00
VF-3522,500.00
VF-3017,500.00
VF-2510,000.00
VF-207,000.00
F-154,750.00
F-124,250.00
VG-102,750.00
VG-81,575.00
G-61,200.00
G-41,100.00
AG-3700.00
FR-2450.00
PO-1300.00

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 Uncirculated45,000.0080,000.0052,250.00
Extremely Fine30,000.0040,000.0034,833.33
Fine and Very Fine4,250.0022,500.0011,000.00
Good and Very Good1,100.002,750.001,656.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good300.00700.00483.33

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 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
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 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

$690.00

Lowest Sale Price
$8,050.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,420.82

Average Sale Price
$1,080.00

Most Recent Sale Price
17

Number of Sales
$41,154.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
AU-50489.00489.00489.00
XF-40920.0029,900.0017,073.33
VF-303,300.0054,625.0020,175.60
VF-205,875.006,038.005,956.50
F-15+4,600.004,600.004,600.00
F-152,174.006,325.003,679.36
F-12480.0041,400.005,160.18
VG-10201.003,025.001,229.50
VG-8+6,325.006,325.006,325.00
VG-8690.008,050.002,420.82
G-6529.003,738.001,579.54
G-4460.004,140.001,279.43
AG-3336.00374.00355.00
PO-1102.00793.13380.23

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1805 Half Cent Small 5, Stems, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to AU-50. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with VF-30 having the highest max price $54,625.00.

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 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 Small 5, Stems, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 40.40% share, followed by Superior Galleries / Goldberg Auctioneers with 12.12% / 12.12% 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 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
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers240.0011/09/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions3,720.0008/28/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0006/01/2022
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0010/06/2021
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC201.0012/06/2020
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers480.0011/18/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers20,400.0003/25/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0009/08/2019
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers6,300.0008/20/2019
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0012/26/2018
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0004/29/2018
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2503/29/2017
VF-20PCGSKagin's5,875.0003/09/2017
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5010/31/2016
PO-1NONEScotsman546.2510/14/2016
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0009/07/2016
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers282.0008/09/2016
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7507/07/2016
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0003/30/2016
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,174.0002/01/2016
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2508/12/2015
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/26/2015
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers851.8802/06/2015
PO-1PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers793.1301/27/2015
VG-8NONEMcCawley-Yancey2,100.0005/03/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/09/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions13,513.0010/18/2012
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions2,056.0008/02/2012
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5006/29/2012
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/30/2012
VG-10NONEMcCawley & Grellman3,025.0005/12/2012
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers6,900.0009/06/2011
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0009/06/2011
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,553.0009/06/2011
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions3,594.0011/15/2010
VF-30PCGSScotsman12,190.0010/15/2010
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/22/2010
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0008/11/2010
F-15PCGSStack's2,760.0008/08/2010
G-4PCGSBonhams & Butterfields819.0005/30/2010
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions54,625.0001/06/2010
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions3,048.0012/03/2009
F-15PCGSStack's2,760.0009/23/2009
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0009/11/2009
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions978.0007/01/2009
G-6NONEBowers & Merena1,093.0006/01/2009
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2009
PO-1PCGSBowers & Merena190.0003/01/2009
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0012/04/2008
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers6,038.0009/16/2008
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,830.0009/16/2008
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers41,400.0009/14/2008
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers6,325.0009/14/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions29,900.0009/01/2008
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions8,740.0007/30/2008
G-6NONEHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/29/2008
VG-8NONEHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/29/2008
G-4NCSStack's863.0001/15/2008
VG-8NONEStack's8,050.0001/07/2008
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,025.0009/25/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0008/13/2007
G-6PCGSBowers & Merena920.0006/28/2007
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0006/04/2007
AG-3NONEGoldberg Auctioneers374.0002/13/2007
F-12PCGSStack's2,300.0011/07/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions3,220.0010/24/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/13/2006
G-6NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0008/16/2006
G-6NONEBowers & Merena2,645.0008/16/2006
G-4PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,265.0006/21/2006
PO-1NCSDavid Lawrence RC102.0002/13/2006
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2006
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2006
F-15+NONESuperior Galleries4,600.0009/19/2005
G-6NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0009/19/2005
VG-8NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,323.0009/18/2005
F-12NONEBowers & Merena3,565.0008/12/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0006/29/2005
F-12ANACSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,185.0006/23/2005
F-15NONESuperior Galleries3,450.0005/29/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0005/09/2005
G-6NONESuperior Galleries1,140.0002/20/2005
VG-8+NONESuperior Galleries6,325.0002/20/2005
PO-1NONEHeritage Auctions368.0001/31/2004
F-15PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,990.0007/25/2003
F-12NONESuperior Galleries2,990.0005/27/2003
VG-8NONESuperior Galleries3,910.0005/27/2003
G-6NONESuperior Galleries3,738.0005/27/2003
VG-10NONESuperior Galleries1,840.0005/27/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0005/01/2003
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries17,250.0006/02/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena3,105.0011/29/2001
G-4NONESuperior Galleries4,140.0002/17/2001
VG-8NONESuperior Galleries690.0002/17/2001
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers529.0002/16/2001
F-12NONEHeritage Auctions2,875.0010/01/2000
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions920.0008/06/2000
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena3,300.0010/01/1987