½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle)
United States · 1800–1805 · Silver
0.0387 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1800–1805 |
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Gross weight | 1.35 g |
| Fineness | 89.2% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.0387 ozt (1.20 g) |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Robert Scot, Gilbert Stuart |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Draped bust right, flanked by stars
Reverse
Heraldic eagle
About this coin’s value
The ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle) contains 0.0387 troy ounces of silver (89.2% fine, 1.35 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle)?
Each ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle) contains about 0.0387 troy ounces of pure silver — its 1.35 g gross weight at 89.2% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.0387 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle) minted?
The ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle) was issued 1800–1805.
Who designed the ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle)?
The ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle) was designed by Robert Scot, Gilbert Stuart.
How big is a ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle)?
It weighs 1.35 g and measures 16.5 mm across (silver (.8924) (.1076 copper)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.