1808 Draped Bust 1/2 Cent dug today.

[Jerry Hull]

Not sure of the value or grading of this coin, but its my first 1/2 cent ever and I found it with my Garrett AT Pro.

 

[flyinryan2]

Most likely $20-$40 range? but there is a variety that is a 8 over a 7 (1808 over 1807) that is worth more, $100 to $200. Of course these are non dug prices so most dug coins are worth less. But congrats on finding such a early piece of American History, Can you get a pic of the back?

 

[flyinryan2]

Yours looks like the Cohen 3 Common Variety, but a pic of the back will give a better answer on the variety.

 

[fishstick]

She's a beauty!! Value wood b pricless to me.. Half cent is on the want list. CONGRATS. HH

 

[Steve in PA]

Congrats on your first half cent. I dug an 1808 1/2 cent about 6 weeks ago, but not as nice as yours.

 

[Jerry Hull]

Here is the best shot I could get of the back. There is detail, but difficult to read because of the mineral buildup.

 

[jewelerguy]

that's sweet

 

[Mainelypulltab]

Jerry, nice find, congrats. I have found two but both were pretty much toasted.

 

[Wldbil]

Sweet coin... Congrats

 

[flyinryan2]

The reverse is not as in great shape as the obverse, but for 204 years old i bet i wouldn't be either! It's hard to tell looking at the reverse to clarify the variety but just by looking at the obverse where the 8 is higher then the rest of the date that tells me its a Cohen 3. The Cohen 1 and Cohen 2 which has the 8 over 7, has the numbers in the date somewhat all straight a crossed. Again congrats on the Half-Cent!

 

[Michiganne]

Congrats on that oldie.

HH

 

[Deno]

Half cents are rare around my part of the Country, I have only found one in 12 years of hunting.

That one would look good in my collection. Congrats on a great find.

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Very nice Half Cent! I still have one listed on my "To Find" list.

VPR

 

[nsdq]

wow me likes a lot very purrty