Draped Bust Half-Cents
(1800 - 1808)
The Draped Bust Half Cent succeeded the Liberty Cap design and was struck from 1800 through 1808. This design features a more refined portrait of Liberty with flowing hair and drapery at the neckline, reflecting the evolving artistic style of early U.S. coinage. Although mintages were modest across the series, certain dates — particularly 1802 and 1804 — are notably scarce and command strong collector interest. The Draped Bust type represents the final half cent design struck before a long production hiatus that lasted more than two decades.
Check out dates and mintages for Draped Bust Half-Cents, below.Business Strikes
1800 | 202,908
1802 | 20,266
1803 | 92,000
1804 | 1,055,312
1805 | 814,464
1806 | 356,000
1807 | 476,000
1808 | 400,000
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