Preparing, organizing, and planning all combine to improve results. Learn more>, Return to the Coin Grading Guide - From 1 to 70. Check out the Bust Half Selection at Gerry Fortin Rare Coins, Check out the Bust Half selection at DLRC. This obviously important, near-Gem representative of the distinct HALF DOL reverse variety is seemingly earmarked for inclusion in a high quality type set. 1839 Capped Bust Half Dollar, Small Letters Reverse. On the Quarter and Half Eagles, the Turban design was replaced with the regular Capped Bust design in 1808 and 1807, respectively,[8] while the Eagle, having been out of production since 1804, adopted the "Coronet" Liberty Head design in 1838. Date is complete with some fading near the rim. WebHalf Dollars Selected categoryEarly Halves (1794-1839) Barber (1892-1915) Franklin (1948-63) Seated Liberty (1839-91) Mixed Lots Liberty Walking (1916-47) Kennedy (1964-Now) More Jewelry & Watches Antiques Certification Uncertified(4,107) Items(4,107) PCGS(906) Items(906) NGC(822) Items(822) PCGS & CAC(48) Items(48) NGC & CAC(5) Items(5) The 1815 is the key date for the series, and costs around $5,000 in Very Fine. This coin-related article is a stub. The earliest Type was the Flowing Hair Half Dollar, followed by the Draped Bust Half and the Capped Bust Half. WebThe Capped Bust Half Dollar was introduced in 1807 as the third series for the denomination. WebThe Capped Bust Half Dollar was introduced in 1807 as the third series for the denomination. WebFor a limited time, every Wednesday and Thursday, enjoy 15% savings on retail products at Market Salamander. The following are a few things to consider. Any Bust half dollar closing in on a value above $100 benefits when sent to a professional grading service. WebBust Halves Minted 1794 to 1839 First issued in 1794, the Silver Half Dollar was one of the earliest denominations issued by the newly formed United States of America. Capped Bust halves were recognized as being collectable as long ago as the 1850s. These die varieties are heavily collected and include overdates, numbers and lettering differences, and star sizes. Holding the coin, tilt and view from different angles. Free shipping. She is wearing a cap, which is referred to as a Phrygian or Freedom Cap, a symbol popular during the American Revolutionary War. These will vary a bit in their relative striking qualities. Certified: NGC AU55 0-101 R.1, This wonderfully original 1809 Bust Half Dollar has superb eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Buyer's Premium. Obverse: Features Identifying Extremely Fine Grade: A small amount of wear has reduced the high points of the design. High values are concentrated in the first few, lowest production years. Most dates in this series have more than a single die variety, and some of those with larger mintages have dozens of varieties. Lots of detail. Compare your coins to the "Grading Images" and find their accurate value on the charts. Most claws are distinct. Outstanding color and surfaces. Bust half dollars, referring to all early half dollars made between 1794 and 1839, include various design types ranging from the Flowing Hair type, include the Draped Bust type, and wrap up with the Capped Bust design. Web1817 50c Capped Bust Half Dollar R-4 O-108a Major Die Cracks NGC VF30. Tough to find this nice! Greysheet Catalog Details Former design used on United States coinage, "1829 H10C (Regular Strike) Capped Bust Half Dime - PCGS CoinFacts", "1809 10C (Regular Strike) Capped Bust Dime - PCGS CoinFacts", "1815 25C (Regular Strike) Capped Bust Quarter - PCGS CoinFacts", "1807 50C Large Stars 50/20 (Regular Strike) Capped Bust Half Dollar - PCGS CoinFacts", "Exploring Historic US Coin Designs: Turban Head and Capped Bust", "Andrew Jackson's Liberty First Spouse $10 Gold Coin | U.S. Mint", Washington (crossing the Delaware reverse), America the Beautiful silver bullion coins, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Capped_Bust&oldid=1097276161, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 July 2022, at 19:13. https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/316 Copyright 2023 My Coin Guides. The next time someone shows you their collection of modern coins, wow them with your miniature works of art from the early history of the United States. Bust half dollars, referring to all early half dollars made between 1794 and 1839, include various design types ranging from the Flowing Hair type, include the Draped Bust type, and wrap up with the Capped Bust design. Finally, the denomination was altered to read 50 CENTS from 1836 to 1837 and HALF DOL. from 1838 until the conclusion of the series in 1839. These usually make headlines in the numismatic press. Occasionally, an entirely new variety or die marriage is discovered. Bouncing light off the surface at low and high angles brings out subtle details. Overall wear is light to the talons, both remaining well detailed. Great color and surfaces. Free shipping. An interesting note is that later in 1836 Over UNI' has superb eye appeal and strong strike. $245.00. Each coin needs close examination involving many special qualities. Any minted before 1892 is becoming a scarce coin. The 1815 is the key date for the series, and costs around $5,000 in Very Fine. In 1796 Liberty was redesigned, now her hair is still loose with the addition of two side waves drawn and tied at back with a ribbon. Sign up for the David Lawrence Rare Coins newsletter. 20%; 1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar MS-65+ PCGS CAC. Hair is smooth towards her forehead. Lots of details for the price. All it takes to reduce one of these handsome coins to the AU level from mint state is a bit of wear on the highest points of Liberty or the eagle. Certified: PCGS AU Details 0-106 R.1, This 1820 Bust Half Dollar Sq. Early half dollars are all scarce. Coin has retoned nicely over the years. Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 4/17/2023: Gold $2009 | Silver $25.38. Learn how your comment data is processed. Rim is strong and raised from the field. Value charts, grading images and a step by step procedure uncovers how much your box of old coins is worth. Certain traits such as a harsh cleaning is quickly learned to spot and avoided when assembling a quality collection. Many collectors are involved in assembling sets of these coins and condition plays a large role in values. Stars are visible but well worn. Please choose from one of our categories to start shopping! Great color and surfaces. Bright white. Obverse: Features Identifying the Fine Grade: A moderately worn Fine grade Bust half is a pleasing coin and desirable. $649.99. WebCapped Bust Half Dollar were issued from 1807-1839 and are part of the capped bust series of coins. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The bust of Liberty was modified again several times beginning in the 1820s and more obviously so during the early 1830s. Very tough to find. Its 32-year span saw a steady increase of coins struck with a total of over 92 million produced. WebCoin Value Price Chart for Capped Bust Half Dollars 50C. Your coin is very popular, intensely studied and values are often greatly higher. Condition. A strong rim in areas with faded spots in others is the norm. Hair waves down the back of Liberty's neck are lacking inner detail. The coin has been very, very lightly cleaned in the past. Check it out! When we purchase collections of these in lower grades, usually less than half of the coins would qualify for third-party grading without comments (cleaned, scratched, damaged, stained). WebE-Mail Newsletter. Rim is an element subject to striking differences. WebCapped Bust half dollars can be collected in three major ways, one for every budget. Be sure too bookmark us hit Ctrl+D now! The 1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar is somewhat scarce but can be found for about $750 in Very Fine condition. For nearly every issue of the series, a number of major varieties exist, which carry different degrees of rarity. Sent 3 times a week to alert you of new auctions and other important information. Nearly perfect color and surfaces for the grade. Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs. Compare high points on the cap to recessed areas to confirm both are similar in texture. Representing an early era in US coinage, however limited by numbers struck. Folds in Liberty's cap feature both high rounded surfaces and fine ridges to the design. Pick a Capped Bust Half Dollar from the list below to get full details, stats, values, and insight on that quarter. WebThis wonderfully original 1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar O-104a R.2 has great eye appeal with a nice strike. WebCapped Bust halves were recognized as being collectable as long ago as the 1850s. Great Selection of Tough Bust Halves and More! A similar design would later be adopted for the dime in 1809, the quarter in 1815, and finally the half dime in 1829. The coins are a fascinating reflection of the rapid growth of the United States during this period. Your coin is very popular, intensely studied and values are often greatly higher. Robert Scot is credited as the engraver for the Flowing Hair and Draped Bust types, while Gilbert Stuart is noted as the designer for the latter. In the 19th Century it was common for both numismatists and the general public to clean silver coins with abrasives or harsh chemicals. Inspect the eagle's head for any smoothing due to wear. This 1810 Bust Half Dollar O-110 R.2 has great eye appeal with a nice strike and great color and surfaces. Grade: AU/BU Details 0-111 R.1, This 1811 Bust Half Dollar Small '8' has superb eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms. Date, No Knob has nice eye appeal and nice strike. Great color and surfaces. Some such pieces have naturally retoned nicely enough to become certifiable, while many others have not. Eagle's head and upper neck feathers have merged but a strong eye remains. Be sure too bookmark us hit Ctrl+D now! In the 19th Century it was common for both numismatists and the general public to clean silver coins with abrasives or harsh chemicals. Although wear is visible throughout Liberty's hair, many finer strands remain. The Capped Bust half dollar ran from 1807 through 1839, and there are at least two subtypes within this group: the larger-diameter lettered edge type that was struck from 1807 through 1836 and the smaller-diameter reeded-edge halves that were minted from 1836 through 1839. With the rise of values in recent decades and the resulting adoption of more specific grading standards, many of these coins formerly classified as Uncirculated are now recognized as being About Uncirculated. Keep up with information updates and partner information. Bust half dollar value on the chart shows coins in heavily worn condition are scarce. An occasional weak area along the rim is acceptable due to original striking variance. Production for the half dollar series would be relatively high, with mintages usually extending into the millions. WebThe Capped Bust coinage of the United States consisted of a half dime, dime, quarter and half dollar. Arrow points are now flat with no central raised rib. A ridge within the center of the arrow point is visible. Lettered Edge (1807-1836) Content: 89.2% silver 10.8% copper Weight: 13.48 grams The classic variety for the series that is listed in the Red Book is the 1817/4. The 1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar is somewhat scarce but can be found for about $750 in Very Fine condition. $649.99. Bookmark the online value charts to phone. You can find the closest town that is an equal distance from two cities. Your shopping cart is currently empty. Just over 300,000 of the variety minted and historically important. For the average collector, assembling a year set of Capped Bust Half Dollars (1807-1836) can be fun and done within the budget of even the most frugal individual. A side-by-side comparison will reveal several other distinctions less obvious. Metal is the same texture over the entire beak with no signs of smoothness. Benefits of Professional Grading Services. Web1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar MS-65+ PCGS CAC Product ID: 242295 Year: 1831 Grade Service: PCGS Denomination: $0.50 Metal Content: 0.3866 troy oz Purity: Unknown Diameter: 32.5 mm. CoinWeek: Numismatic & Coin Collecting News, Heritage Bullion and Modern Coins Auction Set for April 11, Emergency Money: A Short History of Siege Coins, CoinWeek Podcast #177: Tom Uram on Coins & Clubs, Stacks Bowers to Offer Mint State 1873-S Open 3 Double Eagle, Gold Coins From Hansen Collection Offered by David Lawrence, Royal Mint UK Reveals Charles III Coronation Coin Range, United States 1972-S Uncirculated Eisenhower Dollar, $200,000 in Dimes Stolen From Truck in Philadelphia: CBS, Its Time to Rewrite the Price Guides for Nice Southern Gold Coins. $5 Liberty; $10 Liberty; $20 Liberty; Morgan $1s. The early dates are getting tough to find this nice. 1.3 million total of the variety struck, results in all are scarce and highly valued. Certified: PCGS XF45 0-103 R.3, This original 1818/7 Bust Half Dollar Large '8' has great eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Many feathers are blended on the Eagle's right wing. Tough to find this nice. Major curls of the hair are separated and defined. All rights reserved. Using the descriptions helps narrow a condition range. Also issued were Capped bust nickels, dimes, and quarters. Olive branch and arrows are symbolism of Peace and War; a nation with peaceful intentions at the ready. An in-depth look at these seldom remembered and valuable silver coins. Inspect the lower edges of the wings and very tips, an outline is visible, although faint. Design modifications were performed by Christian Gobrecht resulting in subtle changes to the appearance of Liberty, the details of the eagle, and the lettering. Ends of feathers need to have a rounded profile. The series, which was produced from 1807 to 1836, is rich with interesting die varieties for specialists. Compare metal surfaces under the eye with the metal of the beak. Half dollars from the beginnings of the US mint are historically important. WebCapped Bust half dollars can be collected in three major ways, one for every budget. View cart for details. Philadelphia; San Francisco; New Orleans; Carson City; Denver; Peace $1s. All major elements are visible and mostly separated. For additional reference CDN publishes a price guide, covering retail Bust Half Dollar Value in detail. Visit CCCC and check out their selection! WebCapped Bust Half Dollars Greysheet Catalog Details Bust half dollars, referring to all early half dollars made between 1794 and 1839, include various design types ranging from the Flowing Hair type, include the Draped Bust type, and wrap up with the Capped Bust design. Fine strands of hair are missing from the upper edges of the waves. Hair curls above Liberty's eye are just beginning to flatten. Finding one of these unattributed is the dream of most Bust Half Dollar afficionados. The Capped Bust Half Dollar was introduced in 1807 as the third series for the denomination. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling. Check out the selection of Bust Halves at Northeast Numismatics! Finding problem-free examples of circulated coins is quite challenging. Liberty's cheek is now a flat surface connecting with her forehead and neck. Minimal merging with the rim of lettering identifies a coin in the Good grade. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. WebThis wonderfully original 1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar O-104a R.2 has great eye appeal with a nice strike. Legend is readable but faint at tops of letters with some fading into the rim acceptable. Buyer's Premium. Grade: Choice XF/AU 0-114 R.3, This 1820 Bust Half Dollar has nice eye appeal and nice strike. Item received ahead of schedule, in great condition. WebWhether selecting from the Flowing Hair design or the Capped Bust design, there is a large selection of half dollars available at competitive prices. WebBust Halves Minted 1794 to 1839 First issued in 1794, the Silver Half Dollar was one of the earliest denominations issued by the newly formed United States of America. WebHalf Dollars; Dollars. We offer reliable real coin melt conversions and hand written stats on each and every coin in our database. The coin has been very, very lightly cleaned in the past. Sign up for the David Lawrence Rare Coins newsletter. Coins sent to these services are first authenticated and then graded by a panel of specialists. Slightly Faded and scratched, still good detail in face. Certified: PCGS AU Details 0-108 R.2, This 1820/19 Bust Half Dollar Curl Base '2' has nice eye appeal and nice strike. 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