1806 Half Cent Small 6, Stems, BN (Regular Strike): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1806 Half Cent Small 6, Stems, BN in circulated condition is worth between $90.00 and $10,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $13,500.00 and $105,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Good and Very Good grade that was hammered at $52,900.00 in the 09/06/2011 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: 356,000

Mint: Philadelphia

Metal: Copper

Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808

1806 Half Cent 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:

Grade	Price($)
MS-64	105,000.00
MS-63+	57,500.00
MS-63	45,000.00
MS-62+	25,000.00
MS-62	20,000.00
MS-61	15,000.00
MS-60	13,500.00
AU-58+	10,500.00
AU-58	10,000.00
AU-55+	8,500.00
AU-55	7,250.00
AU-53+	6,950.00
AU-53	6,750.00
AU-50+	6,250.00
AU-50	6,000.00
XF-45+	4,650.00
XF-45	4,500.00
XF-40	4,000.00
VF-35	2,700.00
VF-30	2,000.00
VF-25	1,750.00
VF-20	1,475.00
F-15	950.00
F-12	850.00
VG-10	700.00
VG-8	465.00
G-6	275.00
G-4	235.00
AG-3	150.00
FR-2	90.00

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

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	13,500.00	105,000.00	40,142.86
About Uncirculated	6,000.00	10,500.00	7,775.00
Extremely Fine	4,000.00	4,650.00	4,383.33
Fine and Very Fine	850.00	2,700.00	1,620.83
Good and Very Good	235.00	700.00	418.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good	90.00	150.00	120.00

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 Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1806 Half Cent Small 6, No Stems, BN (Regular Strike)	30.00	1,750.00	1,850.00	37,500.00
1806 Half Cent Large 6, Stems, BN (Regular Strike)	30.00	1,750.00	1,850.00	7,500.00
1806 Half Cent Small 6, No Stems, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2,100.00	145,000.00
1806 Half Cent C-1 Small 6 No Stems, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2,100.00	165,000.00
1806 Half Cent Small 6, No Stems, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	3,000.00	42,500.00
1806 Half Cent C-2 Small 6 Stems, BN (Regular Strike)	150.00	11,750.00	14,000.00	120,000.00
1806 Half Cent C-4 Large 6 Stems, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	3,850.00	55,000.00
1806 Half Cent Large 6, Stems, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2,150.00	24,000.00
1806 Half Cent C-3 Small 6 Stems, BN (Regular Strike)	16,500.00	40,000.00	N/A	N/A
1806 Half Cent Large 6, Stems, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	3,500.00	52,500.00
1806 Half Cent C-1 Small 6 No Stems, BN (Regular Strike)	30.00	1,750.00	1,850.00	37,500.00
1806 Half Cent C-4 Large 6 Stems, BN (Regular Strike)	60.00	2,250.00	2,500.00	7,500.00
1806 Half Cent C-4 Large 6 Stems, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2,750.00	24,000.00

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 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:

Find On eBay

$84.00

Lowest Sale Price

$16,100.00

Highest Sale Price

$2,804.64

Average Sale Price

$408.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$39,265.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-63	36,000.00	36,000.00	36,000.00
AU-55+	5,520.00	5,520.00	5,520.00
AU-55	2,329.00	5,520.00	4,071.40
AU-53	3,360.00	5,520.00	4,527.83
AU-50	84.00	16,100.00	2,804.64
XF-45	403.00	8,338.00	3,162.67
XF-40	168.00	4,140.00	2,173.63
VF-35	940.00	3,335.00	2,345.00
VF-30	1,380.00	3,105.00	2,018.40
VF-25	900.00	1,425.00	1,127.50
VF-20	94.00	1,175.00	374.46
F-15	646.25	823.00	741.06
F-12	138.00	978.00	433.88
VG-10	264.00	52,900.00	10,896.58
VG-8	213.00	11,500.00	3,370.75
G-6	188.00	188.00	188.00
G-5	11,500.00	11,500.00	11,500.00
G-4	104.00	5,175.00	1,795.92
AG-3	51.00	6,038.00	3,287.80
PO-1	207.00	9,250.00	3,236.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1806 Half Cent Small 6, Stems, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with VG-10 having the highest max price $52,900.00.

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 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 Small 6, Stems, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 60.36% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 9.91% / 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 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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
VF-20	NGC	Stack's Bowers	336.00	07/26/2023
F-12	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	564.00	05/30/2023
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	36,000.00	05/07/2023
AU-50	NGC	Heritage Auctions	408.00	03/22/2023
AU-50	NGC	Heritage Auctions	384.00	02/27/2023
AU-50	NGC	Heritage Auctions	660.00	12/21/2022
VF-20	NGC	Heritage Auctions	134.00	12/19/2022
VF-25	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	1,425.00	09/18/2022
VF-20	NGC	Heritage Auctions	240.00	07/06/2022
XF-40	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	186.00	07/08/2021
AU-53	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	5,520.00	08/11/2020
AU-55+	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	5,520.00	03/25/2020
VF-20	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	94.00	08/28/2019
XF-40	NGC	Heritage Auctions	168.00	08/28/2019
VG-10	NGC	Heritage Auctions	264.00	04/03/2019
VF-20	NGC	Heritage Auctions	408.00	04/03/2019
AU-50	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	372.00	02/27/2019
AU-50	NGC	Heritage Auctions	360.00	07/11/2018
AU-50	NGC	Heritage Auctions	104.00	04/17/2018
AU-50	NGC	Heritage Auctions	336.00	04/10/2018
VF-25	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	900.00	03/21/2018
AU-50	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	84.00	03/13/2018
VF-20	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	168.00	02/27/2018
AU-53	NGC	Stack's Bowers	3,360.00	11/08/2017
F-15	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	646.25	09/07/2016
F-12	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	646.25	08/10/2016
G-6	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	188.00	08/09/2016
F-12	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	505.25	07/07/2016
VG-10	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	399.50	03/30/2016
XF-40	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,172.50	06/01/2015
XF-40	NONE	McCawley-Yancey	3,100.00	05/03/2014
PO-1	NONE	McCawley-Yancey	9,250.00	05/03/2014
AG-3	NONE	McCawley-Yancey	2,300.00	05/03/2014
AU-53	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	5,464.00	03/27/2014
VF-20	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,175.00	01/28/2014
VF-25	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,057.50	01/08/2014
AU-55	NGC	Heritage Auctions	4,113.00	07/11/2013
VG-8	NONE	Stack's Bowers	213.00	02/22/2013
XF-40	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,468.00	02/07/2013
VF-35	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	940.00	01/01/2013
F-15	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	823.00	09/06/2012
G-4	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	211.50	06/29/2012
F-15	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	690.00	04/18/2012
PO-1	NGC	Heritage Auctions	253.00	01/03/2012
PO-1	NGC	Heritage Auctions	207.00	11/08/2011
AG-3	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	4,830.00	09/06/2011
AG-3	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	6,038.00	09/06/2011
VF-35	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,335.00	09/06/2011
VG-10	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	52,900.00	09/06/2011
XF-45	NGC	Heritage Auctions	403.00	08/11/2011
XF-40	ICG	Heritage Auctions	299.00	07/07/2011
AU-50	NGC	Heritage Auctions	561.00	03/17/2011
VF-20	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	138.00	01/10/2011
VF-30	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	1,380.00	11/03/2010
F-12	NGC	Heritage Auctions	978.00	09/22/2010
F-12	PCGS	Bonhams & Butterfields	556.00	05/30/2010
G-4	NGC	Heritage Auctions	104.00	11/09/2009
AU-50	NCS	Heritage Auctions	4,313.00	07/01/2009
AU-55	NONE	Stack's	2,329.00	05/01/2009
VG-10	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	460.00	10/22/2008
G-4	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	253.00	09/22/2008
VG-10	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	431.00	09/17/2008
VF-30	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,105.00	09/16/2008
XF-45	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	8,338.00	09/14/2008
G-5	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	11,500.00	09/14/2008
G-4	NONE	Heritage Auctions	4,888.00	05/29/2008
XF-40	NONE	Heritage Auctions	4,025.00	05/29/2008
VF-20	NCS	Heritage Auctions	150.00	04/28/2008
VF-20	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	253.00	05/14/2007
VF-20	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	374.00	05/01/2007
XF-40	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,990.00	05/01/2007
AU-53	NGC	Bowers & Merena	3,450.00	02/01/2007
F-12	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	196.00	01/09/2007
VF-30	NONE	Bowers & Merena	2,473.00	11/09/2006
VG-8	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	230.00	10/24/2006
F-12	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	253.00	10/24/2006
AU-50	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	3,220.00	10/24/2006
F-12	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	138.00	09/18/2006
AU-55	NGC	American Numismatic Rarities	4,370.00	06/21/2006
AU-53	NGC	Heritage Auctions	4,313.00	02/09/2006
VF-20	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	02/09/2006
AG-3	NCS	Heritage Auctions	51.00	01/30/2006
XF-40	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,530.00	01/01/2006
VG-10	NCS	Heritage Auctions	10,925.00	01/01/2006
AU-50	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,738.00	01/01/2006
XF-40	NGC	Bowers & Merena	2,070.00	12/09/2005
XF-45	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,450.00	11/02/2005
VF-30	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,380.00	11/02/2005
VF-20	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	765.00	11/02/2005
F-15	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	805.00	09/01/2005
F-12	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	219.00	04/20/2005
F-12	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	403.00	04/17/2005
XF-45	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,990.00	03/28/2005
VF-30	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,754.00	03/24/2005
VF-35	NONE	Bowers & Merena	2,760.00	12/02/2004
AU-55	NGC	Bowers & Merena	5,520.00	12/02/2004
F-12	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	426.00	11/08/2004
AU-55	NGC	Heritage Auctions	4,025.00	01/31/2004
F-12	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	322.00	11/26/2003
XF-45	NGC	American Numismatic Rarities	2,185.00	07/25/2003
XF-40	NONE	Superior Galleries	4,140.00	05/27/2003
AG-3	NONE	Superior Galleries	3,220.00	05/27/2003
AU-50	NONE	Superior Galleries	8,625.00	05/27/2003
G-4	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	144.00	05/05/2003
XF-45	NONE	Stack's	1,610.00	10/17/2002
AU-50	NONE	Superior Galleries	16,100.00	06/02/2002
AU-53	NGC	Superior Galleries	5,060.00	06/02/2002
VG-8	NONE	Superior Galleries	11,500.00	06/02/2002
G-4	NONE	Superior Galleries	5,175.00	02/17/2001
XF-40	NONE	Bowers & Merena	935.00	10/01/1987
VG-8	NONE	Bowers & Merena	1,540.00	10/01/1987