The key date in the short series, the 1802 half dime is also celebrated by serious numismatists as one of the key issues of the early 18th century. No examples known in mint state and the handful of AU-graded coins tend to have dark surfaces, and often with minor problems.
| coinage-type | Draped bust half dime |
| desg | MS |
| designer | Gilbert Stuart |
| diameter | 16.5 |
| edge | Reeded |
| fineness | 0.8924 |
| material | 89% silver; 11% copper |
| mintage | 3,060 |
| ngc-id | 2328 |
| obverse-description | Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom. |
| pcgs-link | 4268 |
| pcgs-number | 4268 |
| prefix | Rare |
| reverse-description | The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned. |
| variety | LM-1 |
| weight-grams | 1.35 |
| year-display | 1796-1805 |