Draped Bust Half Dimes
Draped Bust Half Dimes were issued from 1796 to 1805. The coin's designer was Robert Scot. Coins were composed of 89.24% silver with the balance copper. The half dime denomination was revolutionary at the time. The prevailing monetary systems of the day used fractional measures in eighths. The US Mint struck coins in a system of hundredths with units in tenths and hundredths, including the half dime or half tenth.
Find a selection of Draped Bust Half Dimes for sale below.
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1801 Dated Draped Bust Half Dime Decent F0210 |
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$435.00 | 1d 2h 13m | ||
1800 Fine Detail Hole Draped Bust Half Dime F0210 |
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$415.00 | 1d 2h 13m | ||
RARE 1797 DRAPED BUST HALF DIME MINIATURE SILVER COIN |
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- | $0.99 | 2d 22h 6m | |
1800 DRAPED BUST LIBEKTY HALF DIME H10C XF45 PCGS |
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$8,225.00 | 8d 14h 55m | |
1797 DRAPED BUST H10C MS 63 |
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$24,500.00 | 15d 22h 54m | |
1803 ANACS AU55 Draped Bust Half Dime (V-1, LM-2) |
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$9,250.00 | 17d 23h 56m | |
1797 Draped Bust 1 2 dime, Small Eagle, PCGS VF20 |
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$4,975.00 | 24d 16h 4m |


