As of May, 2024, a 1802 Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $80,000.00 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 $456,000.00 in the 08/28/2022 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 16.50 millimeters
Weight: 1.35 grams
Mintage: 3,060
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Dimes 1796-1805

1802 Half Dime (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
AU-55550,000.00
AU-53+525,000.00
AU-53500,000.00
AU-50+425,000.00
AU-50400,000.00
XF-45+325,000.00
XF-45300,000.00
XF-40275,000.00
VF-35250,000.00
VF-30225,000.00
VF-25210,000.00
VF-20200,000.00
F-15180,000.00
F-12170,000.00
VG-10150,000.00
VG-8140,000.00
G-6125,000.00
G-4110,000.00
AG-380,000.00

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 Uncirculated400,000.00550,000.00480,000.00
Extremely Fine275,000.00325,000.00300,000.00
Fine and Very Fine170,000.00250,000.00205,833.33
Good and Very Good110,000.00150,000.00131,250.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good80,000.0080,000.0080,000.00

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 1802 Draped Bust Half Dime. 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1802 Half Dime LM-1 (Regular Strike)75,000.00550,000.00N/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.

1802 Half Dime (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

$64,400.00

Lowest Sale Price
$352,500.00

Highest Sale Price
$226,128.57

Average Sale Price
$228,000.00

Most Recent Sale Price
7

Number of Sales
$1,582,900.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
AU-53329,000.00456,000.00392,500.00
AU-5064,400.00352,500.00226,128.57
XF-4545,000.00299,000.00148,625.00
XF-40472.5042,900.0021,686.25
VF-30115,000.00135,125.00125,062.50
F-1220,700.0049,350.0035,025.00
VG-1030,550.00120,000.0060,583.33
VG-819,550.00117,500.0068,525.00
G-657,500.0057,500.0057,500.00
G-428,800.0038,400.0033,600.00
AG-37,700.0025,300.0013,856.25
PO-110,063.0018,000.0014,031.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1802 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to AU-53. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-53 having the highest max price $456,000.00.

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 1802 Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1802 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 54.55% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Superior Galleries with 12.12% / 9.09% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1802 Half Dime (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-10PCGSHeritage Auctions120,000.0001/15/2023
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions456,000.0008/28/2022
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers228,000.0008/25/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions31,200.0009/20/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions28,800.0002/23/2020
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions18,000.0009/08/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions38,400.0009/08/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions329,000.0001/04/2017
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers305,500.0005/19/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions49,350.0004/26/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions352,500.0006/23/2014
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers117,500.0002/05/2014
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers30,550.0011/16/2012
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions57,500.0001/03/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions212,750.0008/11/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions195,500.0004/01/2009
AG-3NCSHeritage Auctions25,300.0004/01/2008
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC345,000.0003/03/2008
VF-30NONEStack's115,000.0002/26/2008
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135,125.0004/02/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions299,000.0004/26/2006
AG-3NCSHeritage Auctions10,350.0009/01/2005
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions20,700.0009/01/2005
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions10,063.0006/03/2004
AG-3NONESuperior Galleries12,075.0001/06/2003
AU-50NGCSuperior Galleries74,750.0006/02/2002
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions64,400.0005/01/2001
VG-8NONEBowers & Merena19,550.0008/30/1999
XF-45PCGSDavid Akers55,000.0010/01/1997
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena42,900.0005/20/1996
AG-3PCGSSuperior Galleries7,700.0010/03/1995
XF-45NONEBowers & Ruddy45,000.0011/01/1979
XF-40NONEB. Max Mehl472.5006/01/1941