As of May, 2024, a 1803 Half Dollar Overton 104 Small 3 in circulated condition is worth between $400.00 and $27,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $37,500.00 and $250,000.00, 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 $35,250.00 in the 10/08/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Diameter: 32.50 millimeters
Weight: 13.50 grams
Mintage: 188,234
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Dollars 1796-1807

1803 Half Dollar Overton 104 Small 3 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-64250,000.00
MS-63+175,000.00
MS-63125,000.00
MS-62+100,000.00
MS-6270,000.00
MS-6147,500.00
MS-6037,500.00
AU-58+27,500.00
AU-5825,000.00
AU-55+15,000.00
AU-5512,500.00
AU-53+9,000.00
AU-538,500.00
AU-50+5,500.00
AU-505,000.00
XF-45+4,250.00
XF-454,000.00
XF-403,750.00
VF-352,750.00
VF-302,000.00
VF-251,500.00
VF-201,250.00
F-151,100.00
F-12900.00
VG-10750.00
VG-8650.00
G-6550.00
G-4500.00
AG-3400.00

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 State37,500.00250,000.00115,000.00
About Uncirculated5,000.0027,500.0013,500.00
Extremely Fine3,750.004,250.004,000.00
Fine and Very Fine900.002,750.001,583.33
Good and Very Good500.00750.00612.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good400.00400.00400.00

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 Dollar. 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 Dollar Large 3 (Regular Strike)375.0015,000.0027,500.00225,000.00
1803 Half Dollar Small 3 (Regular Strike)400.0027,500.0037,500.00250,000.00
1803 Half Dollar O-101 Large 3 12 Arrows (Regular Strike)375.0015,000.0027,500.00225,000.00
1803 Half Dollar O-102 Large 3 (Regular Strike)1,250.002,000.00N/AN/A
1803 Half Dollar O-102a Large 3 (Regular Strike)375.0015,000.00N/AN/A
1803 Half Dollar O-103 Large 3 (Regular Strike)375.0015,000.0027,500.00110,000.00

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 Dollar Overton 104 Small 3 (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

$1,680.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,303.94

Average Sale Price
$2,280.00

Most Recent Sale Price
9

Number of Sales
$20,735.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6226,400.0035,250.0030,825.00
AU-586,462.5025,850.0013,945.00
AU-559,600.009,600.009,600.00
AU-533,290.004,887.503,845.83
AU-503,030.003,290.003,186.67
XF-451,997.502,640.002,343.50
XF-401,680.003,000.002,303.94
VF-35900.00900.00900.00
VF-301,320.001,762.501,467.50
VF-25990.001,880.001,223.75
VF-20600.00600.00600.00
F-12564.00564.00564.00
VG-10432.00432.00432.00
PO-1517.00517.00517.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1803 Half Dollar Overton 104 Small 3 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-62. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-62 having the highest max price $35,250.00.

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 Dollar Overton 104 Small 3 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1803 Half Dollar Overton 104 Small 3 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.00% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 17.50% / 7.50% 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 Dollar Overton 104 Small 3 (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-45ANACSStack's Bowers2,280.0003/29/2023
VF-25NGCGoldberg Auctioneers990.0009/28/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0005/08/2022
VF-20ANACSDavid Lawrence RC600.0001/23/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0012/20/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions3,240.0001/24/2021
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions3,360.0009/20/2020
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/07/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions26,400.0001/12/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0011/20/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions19,200.0008/18/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/28/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0001/14/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/14/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0012/14/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0008/19/2018
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/29/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0004/24/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers3,000.0003/21/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0002/22/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0002/22/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions3,030.0011/02/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0011/02/2017
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,005.0008/28/2017
VF-35ANACSDavid Lawrence RC900.0008/28/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/04/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions517.0001/04/2017
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions564.0009/04/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions11,750.0008/10/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/08/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5004/27/2016
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions25,850.0002/18/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5008/16/2015
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/26/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions35,250.0010/08/2014
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions3,290.0009/04/2014
XF-45ANACSStack's Bowers1,997.5008/08/2014
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,467.5011/08/2013
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers2,068.0001/01/2013
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers4,887.5008/04/2012