ncnorman's 1805 P Draped Bust Half Cents : Large 5 - Stems

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):


One major variety of the 1805 Draped Bust Half Cent (Penny) features a large "5" in the 1805 date on the obverse of the coin along with stems on the wreath depicted on the reverse of the coin. The large "5" is much noticeably larger than the smaller varieties. The best way to indentify the size of the number "5" is to note how the large "5" nearly touches the bust of the liberty head. The difference between the Small 5 vs Medium 5 vs Large 5 is depicted below in the example comparison image fo the coins:



In addition: Both the Small 5 and Large 5 varieties have stems at the bottom of the wreath on the reverse of the coin - whereas the medium 5 variety has no stems (stemless). The difference between the stems vs stemless wreath is depicted below in the example comparison image of the reverse of the coins:

Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-65)	Proof (PR-65)
119	157	187	272	510	1,028	-	-	-

MELT VALUE: $0.0493