As of May, 2024, a 1803 Half Dime LM-1, Small 8 in circulated condition is worth between $1,000.00 and $70,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $85,000.00 and $135,000.00, 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 $25,200.00 in the 01/12/2020 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: 37,850
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Dimes 1796-1805

1803 Half Dime Lm-1, Small 8 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-63135,000.00
MS-62+125,000.00
MS-62115,000.00
MS-61100,000.00
MS-6085,000.00
AU-58+70,000.00
AU-5860,000.00
AU-55+35,000.00
AU-5527,500.00
AU-53+25,000.00
AU-5322,500.00
AU-50+21,000.00
AU-5020,000.00
XF-45+16,000.00
XF-4515,000.00
XF-4012,500.00
VF-3511,000.00
VF-3010,000.00
VF-258,500.00
VF-208,000.00
F-156,000.00
F-125,000.00
VG-104,500.00
VG-84,000.00
G-63,500.00
G-43,000.00
AG-32,000.00
FR-21,500.00
PO-11,000.00

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($)
Mint State85,000.00135,000.00112,000.00
About Uncirculated20,000.0070,000.0035,125.00
Extremely Fine12,500.0016,000.0014,500.00
Fine and Very Fine5,000.0011,000.008,083.33
Good and Very Good3,000.004,500.003,750.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1,000.002,000.001,500.00

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 1803 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1803 Half Dime Large 8 (Regular Strike)850.0016,000.0018,000.00200,000.00
1803 Half Dime Small 8 (Regular Strike)1,500.0075,000.0085,000.00135,000.00
1803 Half Dime LM-2, Large 8 (Regular Strike)1,250.0015,000.00N/AN/A
1803 Half Dime LM-3, Large 8 (Regular Strike)850.0016,000.0018,000.00200,000.00

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.

1803 Half Dime Lm-1, Small 8 (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

$352.50

Lowest Sale Price
$4,025.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,865.21

Average Sale Price
$1,560.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$11,191.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
AU-5825,200.0025,200.0025,200.00
AU-5012,650.0012,650.0012,650.00
XF-459,693.7514,950.0012,321.88
XF-404,888.005,111.004,999.50
VF-355,922.005,922.005,922.00
VF-30207.009,488.004,847.50
VF-20352.504,025.001,865.21
F-12780.001,080.00972.50
VG-10900.004,083.002,491.50
PO-11,840.001,840.001,840.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1803 Half Dime LM-1, Small 8 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to AU-58. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-58 having the highest max price $25,200.00.

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 1803 Half Dime LM-1, Small 8 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1803 Half Dime LM-1, Small 8 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.14% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 33.33% / 9.52% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1803 Half Dime LM-1, Small 8 (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
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/20/2020
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0008/09/2020
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions25,200.0001/12/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0011/06/2019
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers780.0006/21/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5004/26/2015
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers998.7510/31/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions9,693.7510/27/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions352.5006/04/2014
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers5,922.0004/16/2013
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers5,111.0001/01/2013
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers4,888.0003/22/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0012/08/2011
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers9,488.0008/15/2011
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,840.0008/15/2011
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/08/2010
XF-45PCGSStack's14,950.0007/01/2009
VG-10PCGSStack's4,083.0005/01/2009
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions4,025.0009/01/2005
VF-30NONEHeritage Auctions207.0006/01/2000