As of May, 2024, a 1806 Half Cent C-2 Small 6 Stems, BN in circulated condition is worth between $150.00 and $11,750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $14,000.00 and $120,000.00, 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 $94,000.00 in the 03/31/2017 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.44 grams
Mintage: 356,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808

1806 Half Cent C-2 Small 6 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-64120,000.00
MS-63+60,000.00
MS-6347,500.00
MS-62+27,500.00
MS-6222,500.00
MS-6116,000.00
MS-6014,000.00
AU-58+11,750.00
AU-5811,000.00
AU-55+8,750.00
AU-557,750.00
AU-53+7,250.00
AU-537,000.00
AU-50+6,500.00
AU-506,250.00
XF-45+5,000.00
XF-454,600.00
XF-404,200.00
VF-352,850.00
VF-301,950.00
VF-251,550.00
VF-201,400.00
F-151,100.00
F-12950.00
VG-10625.00
VG-8500.00
G-6250.00
G-4220.00
AG-3150.00

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 State14,000.00120,000.0043,928.57
About Uncirculated6,250.0011,750.008,281.25
Extremely Fine4,200.005,000.004,600.00
Fine and Very Fine950.002,850.001,633.33
Good and Very Good220.00625.00398.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good150.00150.00150.00

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 1806 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1806 Half Cent Small 6, No Stems, BN (Regular Strike)30.001,750.001,850.0037,500.00
1806 Half Cent Small 6, Stems, BN (Regular Strike)90.0010,500.0013,500.00105,000.00
1806 Half Cent Large 6, Stems, BN (Regular Strike)30.001,750.001,850.007,500.00
1806 Half Cent Small 6, No Stems, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,100.00145,000.00
1806 Half Cent C-1 Small 6 No Stems, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,100.00165,000.00
1806 Half Cent Small 6, No Stems, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,000.0042,500.00
1806 Half Cent C-4 Large 6 Stems, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,850.0055,000.00
1806 Half Cent Large 6, Stems, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,150.0024,000.00
1806 Half Cent C-3 Small 6 Stems, BN (Regular Strike)16,500.0040,000.00N/AN/A
1806 Half Cent Large 6, Stems, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,500.0052,500.00
1806 Half Cent C-1 Small 6 No Stems, BN (Regular Strike)30.001,750.001,850.0037,500.00
1806 Half Cent C-4 Large 6 Stems, BN (Regular Strike)60.002,250.002,500.007,500.00
1806 Half Cent C-4 Large 6 Stems, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,750.0024,000.00

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.

1806 Half Cent C-2 Small 6 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

$104.00

Lowest Sale Price
$600.00

Highest Sale Price
$360.14

Average Sale Price
$420.00

Most Recent Sale Price
7

Number of Sales
$2,521.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6494,000.0094,000.0094,000.00
MS-6392,000.0092,000.0092,000.00
MS-62+15,600.0015,600.0015,600.00
AU-588,812.508,812.508,812.50
AU-554,406.254,553.134,479.69
AU-533,055.003,600.003,327.50
AU-502,880.003,360.003,120.00
XF-45+6,000.006,000.006,000.00
XF-402,350.002,640.002,543.33
VF-25900.00900.00900.00
VF-20186.001,260.00634.50
F-12168.00734.38451.19
VG-10104.00600.00360.14
VG-8150.001,121.00465.75
G-6204.00204.00204.00
PO-1150.008,338.004,244.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1806 Half Cent C-2 Small 6 Stems, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $94,000.00.

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 1806 Half Cent C-2 Small 6 Stems, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1806 Half Cent C-2 Small 6 Stems, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.86% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 27.03% / 8.11% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1806 Half Cent C-2 Small 6 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-10NGCHeritage Auctions420.0012/19/2022
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions15,600.0008/28/2022
F-12NGCStack's Bowers168.0007/27/2022
VF-20NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,260.0006/16/2021
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0004/25/2021
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions504.0004/25/2021
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions6,000.0004/25/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0004/25/2021
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions432.0010/14/2020
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0008/12/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/12/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0008/12/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0008/12/2020
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0012/04/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0009/08/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0009/08/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0002/03/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0008/19/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0005/30/2018
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,350.0002/19/2018
VG-8PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers306.0002/19/2018
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions900.0001/03/2018
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions660.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers94,000.0003/31/2017
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0009/07/2016
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3801/07/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions4,553.1309/04/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions305.5008/05/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5006/23/2014
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers92,000.0001/26/2014
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers4,406.2507/27/2013
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers150.0009/06/2011
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers150.0009/06/2011
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers506.0009/06/2011
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,121.0002/03/2011
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers483.0009/21/2010
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers8,338.0009/16/2008