1806 Half Cent Very Good to Fine Condition

The 1806 Draped Bust Half Cent is a key early federal issue in America’s small-cents lineage, struck at the Philadelphia Mint under the direction of Chief Engraver Robert Scot. Composed of nearly pure copper, this coin features the elegant Draped Bust design on the obverse, where Liberty’s profile is depicted with flowing hair and a draped gown—an artistic standard of the era. The reverse bears the denomination “HALF CENT” encircled by a wreath, flanked by the legend “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”

1806 Half Cent VG/F Condition

Offered in Very Good to Fine (VG/F) condition, this 1806 example shows moderate to light wear: Liberty’s bust retains its overall outline, and the wreath’s leaves remain discernible despite softened details. The date and legends are fully legible, with only occasional surface marks from circulation. As a scarce pre–Civil War copper issue, the 1806 half cent is prized for its historical significance, early American artistry, and appeal to advanced collectors seeking foundational pieces of U.S. numismatic history.