As of May, 2024, a 1808/7 Half Cent, BN in circulated condition is worth between $150.00 and $90,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $500,000.00 and $550,000.00, 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 $24,150.00 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: 400,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808

1808/7 Half Cent, 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-64+550,000.00
MS-64500,000.00
AU-5890,000.00
AU-55+40,000.00
AU-5525,000.00
AU-53+17,500.00
AU-5314,500.00
AU-50+8,500.00
AU-507,500.00
XF-45+6,500.00
XF-455,250.00
XF-405,000.00
VF-353,500.00
VF-302,150.00
VF-251,550.00
VF-201,200.00
F-15900.00
F-12575.00
VG-10450.00
VG-8375.00
G-6285.00
G-4250.00
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 State500,000.00550,000.00525,000.00
About Uncirculated7,500.0090,000.0029,000.00
Extremely Fine5,000.006,500.005,583.33
Fine and Very Fine575.003,500.001,645.83
Good and Very Good250.00450.00340.00
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 1808 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1808 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike)35.005,350.005,750.0047,500.00
1808/7 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike)140,000.00215,000.00N/AN/A
1808/7 Half Cent Cohen 2, BN (Regular Strike)275.0080,000.00125,000.00525,000.00
1808 Half Cent Cohen 3, BN (Regular Strike)60.005,750.006,250.0050,000.00

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.

1808/7 Half Cent, 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

$960.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,450.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,602.92

Average Sale Price
$960.00

Most Recent Sale Price
19

Number of Sales
$30,455.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
AU-581,783.0014,375.007,690.75
AU-55805.002,990.001,897.50
AU-538,625.0024,150.0012,692.60
AU-50720.002,243.001,634.45
XF-45+3,750.003,750.003,750.00
XF-45605.005,175.002,973.00
XF-401,200.0014,950.004,207.78
VF-35690.003,163.002,242.04
VF-301,233.755,060.002,438.47
VF-25960.003,450.001,602.92
VF-20161.001,725.00950.33
F-15518.002,070.00893.72
F-1266.002,310.00450.05
VG-108.005,463.00799.05
VG-894.001,265.00365.45
G-7454.00454.00454.00
G-698.001,553.00372.78
G-463.003,910.00684.48
AG-398.0021,850.005,546.66
PO-1288.002,400.001,140.86

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1808/7 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to AU-58. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-53 having the highest max price $24,150.00.

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 1808/7 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1808/7 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 51.74% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 11.05% / 9.30% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1808/7 Half Cent, 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-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0006/16/2023
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0002/26/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions5,640.0008/28/2022
F-15PCGSScotsman590.0007/22/2022
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0007/13/2022
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers288.0005/18/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0005/18/2022
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0010/04/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions720.0008/25/2021
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers960.0010/14/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0008/11/2020
XF-45+NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,750.0006/21/2020
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers12,000.0003/25/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0001/29/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,504.8010/24/2019
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0009/11/2019
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers960.0008/20/2019
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,050.0007/14/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0006/12/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions156.0004/03/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions79.0003/13/2019
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0003/05/2019
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions625.2011/11/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0002/27/2018
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers188.0002/19/2018
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC850.0001/01/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0012/07/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0009/07/2017
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/07/2017
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers352.5002/22/2017
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5001/31/2017
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers399.5001/11/2017
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/04/2017
VG-8NGCStack's Bowers305.5011/02/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5008/10/2016
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers223.2508/09/2016
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers111.6308/09/2016
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0003/30/2016
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers200.0002/01/2016
VG-10NGCStack's Bowers305.5011/05/2015
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,525.0006/01/2015
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0002/01/2015
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,233.7501/27/2015
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions164.5001/04/2015
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5006/04/2014
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,352.3506/04/2014
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions123.3806/02/2014
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,650.0005/25/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions131.6005/19/2014
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions425.3505/12/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions470.0002/03/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions764.0007/11/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,234.0007/11/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions491.0007/01/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/24/2013
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions170.0004/22/2013
G-4PCGSGreat Collections271.0004/14/2013
VF-20NONEStack's Bowers165.0002/22/2013
F-12NGCStack's Bowers470.0002/22/2013
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0001/09/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions485.0011/29/2012
VF-35PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,760.0010/10/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections358.0009/09/2012
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions382.0008/02/2012
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5006/29/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/30/2012
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0004/18/2012
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers155.2503/27/2012
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers1,610.0001/24/2012
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/03/2012
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions345.0012/08/2011
VF-25PCGSScotsman1,553.0010/21/2011
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions3,594.0009/07/2011
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/07/2011
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers24,150.0009/06/2011
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0009/06/2011
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,553.0009/06/2011
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0009/06/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/11/2011
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0007/07/2011
VF-25PCGSStack's1,093.0001/26/2011
XF-40NONEStack's1,955.0001/26/2011
VF-35PCGSStack's3,163.0001/26/2011
G-4NONEBowers & Merena173.0011/03/2010
F-15PCGSScotsman1,150.0010/15/2010
AU-58ANACSScotsman1,783.0010/15/2010
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions475.0009/22/2010
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions10,063.0004/28/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/26/2010
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/24/2010
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/24/2010
AU-53PCGSStack's8,625.0003/02/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0001/18/2010
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/11/2009
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/31/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/01/2009
AU-50NONEStack's2,070.0005/01/2009
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/01/2009
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions690.0003/01/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions805.0002/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions489.0012/04/2008
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/24/2008
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0009/16/2008
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,060.0009/14/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,290.0007/30/2008
VG-10NONEHeritage Auctions431.0005/29/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/28/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions253.0004/09/2008
XF-40NONEStack's3,105.0001/07/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's950.0011/13/2007
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/06/2007
VF-20PCGSStack's1,725.0009/18/2007
VF-35NONEScotsman1,898.0007/27/2007
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions115.0005/15/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/01/2007
XF-45NGCBowers & Merena5,175.0003/01/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's1,300.0003/01/2007
AG-3NONEGoldberg Auctioneers98.0002/13/2007
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers834.0002/13/2007
G-7NONEGoldberg Auctioneers454.0002/13/2007
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers403.0002/13/2007
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,438.0011/27/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions434.0010/30/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0009/20/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/19/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0009/19/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0009/19/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/19/2006
F-15NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,070.0006/21/2006
VF-25PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,725.0006/21/2006
F-12ANACSDavid Lawrence RC207.0006/05/2006
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/26/2006
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0004/26/2006
VF-25NONEStack's1,955.0003/01/2006
VF-25NONEStack's1,265.0003/01/2006
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0002/07/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/09/2006
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions161.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2006
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena2,243.0012/09/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0011/07/2005
VF-25NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,185.0009/18/2005
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena14,375.0007/25/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0006/26/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0003/16/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/17/2005
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0001/05/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0009/09/2004
PO-1PCGSStack's/ANR2,400.0006/01/2004
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions4,140.0005/05/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/01/2003
VF-25NONESuperior Galleries3,450.0005/27/2003
AU-58NGCSuperior Galleries12,650.0005/27/2003
VG-10NONESuperior Galleries5,463.0005/27/2003
G-4NONESuperior Galleries3,910.0005/27/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0005/05/2003
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions518.0005/01/2003
F-15NONESuperior Galleries1,121.0002/24/2003
AU-58NONEStack's1,955.0010/17/2002
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries14,950.0006/02/2002
VG-8NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0006/02/2002
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries2,760.0002/17/2001
AG-3NONESuperior Galleries21,850.0002/17/2001
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers288.0002/16/2001
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions390.0012/28/2000
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0012/21/2000
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0009/07/2000
F-12NONEBowers & Merena2,310.0005/20/1996
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena3,300.0005/20/1996
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena605.0010/01/1987
VG-10NONENumismatic Gallery8.0005/01/1941