Value charts, grading images and a step by step procedure uncovers how much your box of old coins is worth. Stars are visible but well worn. Robert Scot, Chief Engraver and designer of most of the early United States coins, had initially refused an assistant. Certified: PCGS XF40 Quantity Add to Cart 1818/7 Bust Half Dollar Large 8 PCGS XF45 Give yourself a tour and visit frequently. Check out the selection of Bust Halves at Northeast Numismatics! High points of the feathers are quick to show any flattening due to wear. Since United Stated silver dollars were not produced during this period, half dollars were the workhorse coinage of the day. Certified: PCGS AU Details 0-106 R.1, This 1820 Bust Half Dollar Sq. 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. All major elements remain. This gave the resulting coins a slightly convex quality and left these bulged areas softly struck. The 1815 is the key date for the series, and costs around $5,000 in Very Fine. Outstanding color and surfaces. WebCoin Value Price Chart for Capped Bust Half Dollars 50C. Stars are well outlined and depending on how deeply struck, points of the stars are often faded on edges close to the rim. Images to identify each coin and minimum values for each type. In the 19th Century it was common for both numismatists and the general public to clean silver coins with abrasives or harsh chemicals. This 1806 Bust Half Dollar Pointed '6' Stem Through Claw has great eye appeal and nice strike. Less expensive sets of circulated examples are also an enjoyment of collectors often leading to upgrading as skills improve. $649.99. 2010 - 2023 USA Coin Book. WebThe Capped Bust Half Dollar was introduced in 1807 as the third series for the denomination. The earliest Type was the Flowing Hair Half Dollar, followed by the Draped Bust Half and the Capped Bust Half. Pick a Capped Bust Half Dollar from the list below to get full details, stats, values, and insight on that quarter. This is a labor of love you might say, so it is resource intensive and slow. 2, Lg. Production for the half dollar series would be relatively high, with mintages usually extending into the millions. Certified: PCGS XF40 Quantity Add to Cart 1818/7 Bust Half Dollar Large 8 PCGS XF45 Your coin is very popular, intensely studied and values are often greatly higher. Rim is an element subject to striking differences. They place large premiums on better "Grade" coins. Also issued were Capped bust nickels, dimes, and quarters. A reverse design of an eagle with wings displayed open is surrounded by laurel branches forming a wreath. One of Reichs first tasks was to create new designs for circulating coinage. It lists only the most dramatic varieties for each year and generally skips the ones that are nearly impossible to collect. 1818 Capped Bust Half DollarT-I Alignments, 1818 Capped Bust Half Dollar Die Marriage Summary Page, 1818 8 over 7 O-101 R1 Large 8 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1818 8 over 7 O-102 R2 Small 8 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1818 8 over 7 O-103 R3 Large 8 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1819 Capped Bust Half DollarT-I Alignments, 1819 Capped Bust Half Dollar Die Marriage Summary Page, 1819 O-101 R1 Small 9 over 8 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1819 O-102 R2 Large 9 over 8 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1819 O-103 R4 Large 9 over 8 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1819 O-104 R1 Large 9 over 8 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1819 O-106 R4 Large 9 over 8 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar Die Marriage Summary and ID Page, 1820 O-101 R2 1820 over 19, Small Square Base 2 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1820 O-102 R1 1820 over 19, small curled base 2 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1820 O-103 R1 Small Date 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00, Capped Bust Half Dollar. Cleaning is very difficult to detect. Check it out! This site contains information for every Lettered Edge Bust Half Dollar minted from 1795-1836. WebCapped Bust Half Dollar Books Contemporary Counterfeit Capped Bust Half Dollars United States Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794 - 1836 2020 Red Book - Guide Book of United States Coins Cherrypickers Guide to Rare Die Varieties. Superb color and surfaces. 1836 Capped Bust Silver Half Dollar Nice Toning with AU details and mint luster. Enter your e-mail and subscribe to our newsletter. The grading standards for this type remain the same for any date in the series, though these later pieces typically have more defined rims and superior strikes overall. Date remains although weak along the rim. Auctions, Inventory, and more at Stacks-Bowers Galleries. An interesting note is that later in 1836 Most outer edges of the shield are intact. Bust of Liberty is complete and fully outlined. 20%; 1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar MS-65+ PCGS CAC. WebThe Capped Bust coinage of the United States consisted of a half dime, dime, quarter and half dollar. Identifying small details separates grades. Reich was eventually hired when Scots health and eyesight began to decline. Learning to distinguish between weakness of strike and legitimate wear is a skill that can be acquired only from handling a large number of coins. The following are a few things to consider. Tough to find this nice. Marketability is increased and you gain an insight into the coin's accurate grade and resulting value. For those wanting to collect Capped Bust Half Dollars by die variety but to a lesser extent, there are other options. You can find the closest town that is an equal distance from two cities. This obviously important, near-Gem representative of the distinct HALF DOL reverse variety is seemingly earmarked for inclusion in a high quality type set. 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. Obverse: Features Identifying the Good Grade: Heavy wear is the first impression of a coin in Good grade. Until the past 25 years or so, any Capped Bust half dollar which looked more or less uncirculated was apt to be cataloged as such. US Mint. Catalogue of Coins of the United States. Philadelphia; San Francisco; New Orleans; Carson City; Denver; Peace $1s. Overall wear is light to the talons, both remaining well detailed. View cart for details. Hair waves down the back of Liberty's neck are lacking inner detail. WebThe Capped Bust coinage of the United States consisted of a half dime, dime, quarter and half dollar. The classic variety for the series that is listed in the Red Book is the 1817/4. 1828 0-112 50C Square 2, Small 8, Large Letters Capped Bust Half Dollar PCGS $360.00. Great Selection of Tough Bust Halves and More! History. WebFor a limited time, every Wednesday and Thursday, enjoy 15% savings on retail products at Market Salamander. This 1811 Bust Half Dollar Small '8' has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. This 1810 Bust Half Dollar O-110 R.2 has great eye appeal with a nice strike and great color and surfaces. 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. A very popular variety of the Bust series half dollars. From One to Seventy originally ran in The Numismatist, official publication of the American Numismatic Association (www.money.org), Enjoy the article? $5 Liberty; $10 Liberty; $20 Liberty; Morgan $1s. Eagle's head and upper neck feathers have merged but a strong eye remains. 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. Just over 300,000 of the variety minted and historically important. Visit CCCC and check out their selection! Check out the selection of Bust Halves at Northeast Numismatics! $245.00. The Turban design was used on the gold Quarter Eagle, Half Eagle, and Eagle from 1795 to 1834. Some luster remains. 1839 Capped Bust Half Dollar, Small Letters Reverse. You can find the closest town that is an equal distance from two cities. Copyright 2023 CDN Publishing, LLC. The weight and diameter of the half dollar were reduced, with a reeded edge used in place of the previous lettered edge. Buyer's Premium. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. She is well outlined, no fading into the background. 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WebHalf Dollars; Dollars. Any minted before 1892 is becoming a scarce coin. Grade: Nice XF/AU 0-106a R.4, This wonderfully original 1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar O-104a R.2 has great eye appeal with a nice strike. As a result, this motto is a bit less distinct and wears more quickly than on later coins. Olive branch and arrows are symbolism of Peace and War; a nation with peaceful intentions at the ready. WebThe Capped Bust Half Dollar was introduced in 1807 as the third series for the denomination. 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) 1836 Capped Bust Silver Half Dollar Nice Toning with AU details and mint luster. Nice color is first to notice. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears above, and a scroll includes the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. WebCapped Bust Half Dollar were issued from 1807-1839 and are part of the capped bust series of coins. Also issued were Capped bust nickels, dimes, and quarters. Stock up for the week on local produce, homemade bread, wine, cheese and so much more. A pleasing coin on both sides. Your coin is very popular, intensely studied and values are often greatly higher. History. 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. Libertys headband carries the inscription LIBERTY, and the date is found beneath the portrait. WebCapped Bust Half Dollar Books Contemporary Counterfeit Capped Bust Half Dollars United States Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794 - 1836 2020 Red Book - Guide Book of United States Coins Cherrypickers Guide to Rare Die Varieties. Bust Half Dollar Value | Discover Their Worth Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 3/6/2023: Gold $1856 | Silver $21.22 Bust Half Dollar Value Bust half dollar value on the chart shows coins in heavily worn condition are scarce. When I wrote an article recently about collecting coins by die variety, Capped Bust Half Dollars were one of the series mentioned. Introduction into the selling coins process. 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. These are very rare and sell for six figures when offered at auction. 1.3 million total of the variety struck, results in all are scarce and highly valued. On the first subtype, the word LIBERTY on the goddess' headband is inscribed with shallow letters that have shading lines within them. All Rights Reserved. Grade: Choice XF+ Details 0-102 R.1. Slight merging of the shield with wings is found on many Bust halves. These half dollars are a bold design and popular with collectors. Certified: NGC AU55 0-101 R.1, This wonderfully original 1809 Bust Half Dollar has superb eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Minted 1807 to 1836 Capped bust half dollars span the early years of US coinage an historical set to complete. 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. 1834 P Capped Bust Half Dollar : Large Date - Large Letters, 1822 P Capped Bust Half Dollar Over stamp 2 over 1 in date, 1826 P Capped Bust Half Dollar Nice coin, VF 30, 1832 US Capped Bust Half Dollar Large Letters XF/AU Rare Silver Coin, 1825 Capped Bust Half Dollar Overton 112 ANACS VF-20 -Great Light Color, 1828 "Square Base 2" Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1830 "Large 0 in Date" Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1838 P half dollar with slight wear and an attempted hole drilled, 1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar ANACS VF-35 - Clean and nice not black. Libertys slightly curled hair flows downwards and a small part of her dress can be seen just below the neck. Ends of feathers need to have a rounded profile. Symbols of war and peace. Great color and surfaces. The amount of feather detail to the eagle gives the design a crisp look. A complete outline to the clasp is visible with the central portion of the clasp defined. This applies to even the lowest-grade examples. The 1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar is somewhat scarce but can be found for about $750 in Very Fine condition. Bust of Liberty is very smooth, lacking detail to hair and facial features. Great color and surfaces. Moving closer to the surface, a scan is not interrupted by glaring, eye catching nicks or scratches. Please choose from one of our categories to start shopping! An interesting note is that later in 1836 WebE-Mail Newsletter. As a general rule, early United States coins are not widely collected by dates and varieties. WebCapped Bust half dollars can be collected in three major ways, one for every budget. Great color and surfaces. The obverse of Reichs design for the half dollar features the bust of Liberty, facing left. Good rims, no bad digs and grunge - See Below, Nice *Better Grade* Vintage Coin for any collection. Circulation grade quality is high and the coin is an impressive old half dollar, somewhat elusive with these aesthetic qualities. Reverse: Features Identifying Mint State Grade: No evidence of wear is required to meet the Mint State grade. WebCapped Bust Half Dollar were issued from 1807-1839 and are part of the capped bust series of coins. Very interesting die clashes and cracks. Capped Bust halves were recognized as being collectable as long ago as the 1850s. Reverse: Features Identifying the Good Grade: Many details of the original design are missing in the Good grade. Obverse: Features Identifying Extremely Fine Grade: A small amount of wear has reduced the high points of the design. All major elements are visible and mostly separated. Your coin is very popular, intensely studied and values are often greatly higher. Her cap is held with a ribbon inscribed "Liberty" with her hair over the forehead and down the back. Sign up for the David Lawrence Rare Coins newsletter. Some such pieces have naturally retoned nicely enough to become certifiable, while many others have not. This learning process may be accelerated by taking a grading course from experts such as those who teach at the ANA's Summer Conference or at its regional seminars. Grade: AU/BU Details 0-111 R.2, This original 1819 Bust Half Dollar has great eye appeal and nice strike. These die varieties are heavily collected and include overdates, numbers and lettering differences, and star sizes. [3][4][5][6], There was also a gold design created by engraver Robert Scot created in 1795, also called the Capped Bust, although it is more popularly known as the "Turban Head" because of its unusual, exotic appearance. WebCapped Bust Half Dollar were issued from 1807-1839 and are part of the capped bust series of coins. 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