Draped Bust Half Dime is a United States catalog series covering 1796-1805. This page organizes the available design types, dated issues, mint information, recognized varieties, physical specifications, and grade references.
12 dated issues and 1 documented varieties are organized below.
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Small Eagle Reverse
1796–1797; 89% Silver - 11% Copper.
Designer: Robert Scot; diameter: 16.5 mm; weight: 1.35 g.
Heraldic Eagle Reverse
1800–1805; 89% Silver - 11% Copper.
Designer: Robert Scot; diameter: 16.5 mm; weight: 1.35 g.
Dated issues
1796 P Draped Bust Half Dime - All Varieties1796 P Draped Bust Half Dime - LIKERTY1796 P Draped Bust Half Dime - 6 Over 51797 P Draped Bust Half Dime - 13 Stars1797 P Draped Bust Half Dime - 15 Stars1797 P Draped Bust Half Dime - 16 Stars1800 P Draped Bust Half Dime1801 P Draped Bust Half Dime1802 P Draped Bust Half Dime1803 P Draped Bust Half Dime - Large 81803 P Draped Bust Half Dime - Small 81805 P Draped Bust Half Dime