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½ Dollar "Capped Bust Half Dollar" HALF DOL. below eagle
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 13.36 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1838-1839 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 13.36 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF DOL.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 206¼ grains.1839
Interesting fact
The Capped Bust Half Dollar was designed by Christian Gobrecht, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time. The coin features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse (front) side, and an eagle on the reverse (back) side. The coin was minted from 1838 to 1839, and it was the first half dollar to be minted with a standardized design. Prior to this, half dollars had been minted with various different designs, leading to confusion and difficulty in distinguishing between different denominations. The Capped Bust Half Dollar was a significant improvement in terms of design and standardization, and it paved the way for future coin designs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | 3546000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 O | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 | 1392976 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 O | 116000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar "Capped Bust Half Dollar" (HALF DOL. below eagle) 1838-1839 coin.
