As of May, 2024, a 1803 Half Dollar 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 $195,500.00 in the 01/01/2009 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, 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 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 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
1803 Half Dollar Overton 104 Small 3 (Regular Strike)400.0027,500.0037,500.00250,000.00

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 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

$207.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,575.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,710.80

Average Sale Price
$1,080.00

Most Recent Sale Price
39

Number of Sales
$66,721.30

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-64188,000.00195,500.00191,750.00
MS-6248,300.0057,600.0051,945.83
MS-6135,750.0043,125.0039,437.50
MS-606,325.0039,100.0022,712.50
AU-587,188.0017,625.0011,566.14
AU-554,230.007,015.005,839.50
AU-533,450.007,475.005,434.72
AU-502,300.006,900.003,961.95
XF-45633.005,175.002,994.35
XF-40207.003,575.001,710.80
VF-35719.002,880.001,402.45
VF-30529.002,185.001,138.05
VF-25489.001,292.50991.07
VF-20168.001,100.00671.42
F-15489.001,253.00844.00
F-1212.00805.00418.33
VG-10450.00480.00465.00
VG-8184.00253.00228.33
PO-1575.001,200.00948.72

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1803 Half Dollar Small 3 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $195,500.00.

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 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 Small 3 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 61.88% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / David Lawrence RC with 7.50% / 6.88% 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 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-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0008/24/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions990.0004/07/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions57,600.0001/15/2023
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,253.0012/04/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0010/17/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions450.0010/05/2022
XF-45PCGSSheridan Downey3,963.0008/17/2022
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,900.0010/03/2021
XF-40PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,350.0009/02/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0007/15/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0012/02/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers780.0011/18/2020
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers228.0006/23/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0002/05/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0001/01/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/09/2019
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers2,760.0008/20/2019
VF-20NONEScotsman575.0007/19/2019
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC480.0006/16/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/22/2019
F-15PCGSKagin's576.0004/01/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0003/27/2019
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/14/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0004/29/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0001/03/2018
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,700.0011/20/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0011/08/2017
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,100.0007/03/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions17,625.0004/04/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions7,343.7509/09/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5009/07/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/07/2016
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,347.5006/01/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers188,000.0005/19/2015
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers4,230.0010/31/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions49,937.5006/23/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections1,128.6006/01/2014
MS-61NGCGreat Collections35,750.0005/18/2014
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections1,961.3003/30/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5003/21/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/27/2014
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions1,293.0012/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions17,625.0011/15/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions3,819.0002/07/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0002/07/2013
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers881.0001/01/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions5,141.0011/29/2012
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers2,937.5008/04/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0005/30/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/30/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/28/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,019.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0003/08/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0002/02/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions43,125.0004/27/2011
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/05/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/05/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/05/2011
VF-35NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0011/09/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/22/2010
XF-40PCGSStack's2,185.0008/08/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions575.0007/12/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0006/02/2010
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0006/02/2010
XF-40ANACSBonhams & Butterfields585.0005/30/2010
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions10,350.0004/28/2010
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions417.0003/24/2010
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,647.0003/11/2010
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,750.0003/11/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0002/03/2010
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions690.0002/03/2010
VF-35NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0011/13/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,306.0010/22/2009
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/11/2009
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0007/31/2009
VF-35NONEScotsman1,610.0007/01/2009
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/01/2009
VF-25PCGSStack's932.0007/01/2009
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/01/2009
XF-40DGSDavid Lawrence RC633.0005/07/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,898.0003/01/2009
XF-45ANACSStack's3,220.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's195,500.0001/01/2009
XF-45PCGSBowers & Merena3,859.0001/01/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/01/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2009
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0012/04/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,186.0012/04/2008
AU-55NGCBowers & Merena6,613.0011/01/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's1,200.0011/01/2008
XF-45PCGSBowers & Merena5,175.0009/01/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions2,300.0007/30/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0004/23/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/01/2008
AU-53NONEStack's3,450.0003/26/2008
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC569.0002/21/2008
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions805.0002/20/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions7,015.0001/09/2008
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0008/08/2007
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/08/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0005/15/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions661.0002/01/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions5,463.0002/01/2007
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/01/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/01/2007
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0010/24/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions2,185.0006/01/2006
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,900.0004/10/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/06/2006
XF-45ANACSDavid Lawrence RC1,403.0003/20/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0003/02/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0001/09/2006
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities48,300.0001/03/2006
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2006
AU-58NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,050.0012/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/01/2005
AU-53PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities7,475.0007/25/2005
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0006/29/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0006/08/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/04/2005
VF-35PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0004/07/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/24/2005
AU-58NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,625.0003/08/2005
XF-40NONEStack's2,300.0003/01/2005
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/23/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0012/13/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions7,188.0011/04/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions811.0011/04/2004
VF-35PCGSSuperior Galleries1,507.0009/05/2004
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/05/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0002/02/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,064.0001/31/2004
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions4,830.0009/01/2003
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena11,500.0007/30/2003
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,121.0007/26/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/05/2003
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/01/2003
MS-60NONEStack's39,100.0010/01/2002
XF-40NONEStack's1,265.0010/01/2002
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0007/27/2002
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,277.0004/25/2002
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0002/18/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0010/03/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0010/03/2001
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0008/08/2001
XF-40PCGSR.M. Smythe3,575.0005/01/2001
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions805.0005/01/2001
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0004/05/2001
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena529.0003/15/2001
VF-25NONER.M. Smythe1,100.0011/01/2000
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions775.0010/19/2000
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena4,140.0003/18/1999
MS-60NONEStack's6,325.0010/14/1997
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena5,500.0004/01/1997
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena1,320.0001/25/1996
VG-8NONEBowers & Merena248.0011/01/1988
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery12.0004/01/1941