WebCheck out the Bust Half selection at DLRC West Coast Coins Bust Halves for Sale and More! Nice color and surfaces. Refresh your browser window to try again. 20%; 1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar MS-65+ PCGS CAC. Grade: Choice AU/BU 0-108a R.2, This 1812 Bust Half Dollar has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and nice strike. Great color and surfaces. Copyright 2007-2023 Daniel A. HarrisAll Rights Reserved, https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/554591. Your coin is very popular, intensely studied and values are often greatly higher. A once finely detailed eagle is now smooth, however completely outlined. These are the examples most likely to have just a touch of light wear on their highest points. 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. History. Slight merging of the shield with wings is found on many Bust halves. Sent 3 times a week to alert you of new auctions and other important information. Curls of hair above Liberty's forehead and ear are visibly flattened by wear. The reverse is also nick and relatively mark free. Continue to the Walking Liberty and Franklin Half dollars. See Description. Certified: PCGS XF40 Quantity Add to Cart 1818/7 Bust Half Dollar Large 8 PCGS XF45 Libertys headband carries the inscription LIBERTY, and the date is found beneath the portrait. Elite sets of coins in Mint State grades are pursued by many. Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs. WebFor a limited time, every Wednesday and Thursday, enjoy 15% savings on retail products at Market Salamander. Good rims, no bad digs and grunge - See Below, Nice *Better Grade* Vintage Coin for any collection. Condition of the coin, it is a huge issue with collectors. Bright white. The first was coined in 1807-08 only. Pick a Capped Bust Half Dollar from the list below to get full details, stats, values, and insight on that quarter. From one grade to the next higher grade, values jump accordingly. WebThis wonderfully original 1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar O-104a R.2 has great eye appeal with a nice strike. Of them all, judging condition becomes a challenge, both the technical and subjective parts. WebCapped Bust halves were recognized as being collectable as long ago as the 1850s. From the very first Bust half dollars to Seated Liberty to Barber halves. 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. 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. Legend is faint in some areas, possibly bold in others, due to strike. To qualify as a Good grade Bust half dollar a fully outlined eagle is present. Liberty Seated Dollars; Trade Dollars; Morgan Dollars; GSA Dollars; Gold. Motto - E Pluribus Unum across the ribbon is mostly gone. A pleasing coin on both sides. The US shield is displayed on the chest with the eagle holding thirteen arrows in the right claw and an olive branch in the left. The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. [9], The obverse of the 2008 Andrew Jackson's Liberty First Spouse coin and medal features the Capped Bust design.[10]. Its 32-year span saw a steady increase of coins struck with a total of over 92 million produced. Liberty Seated Dollars; Trade Dollars; Morgan Dollars; GSA Dollars; Gold. 1817 O-102 7 over 4 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Most dates in this series have more than a single die variety, and some of those with larger mintages have dozens of varieties. One of the scarcest is the 1817 7 Over 4, which has just eight known specimens and has sold for $356,500 in a grade of AU50. Item received ahead of schedule, in great condition. Other than these two dates, most of the other dates can be purchased for about $150 each in Very Fine condition. Great color and surfaces. An in-depth look at these seldom remembered and valuable silver coins. More notably, the obverse would have the stars realigned as six to the left and seven to the right, while the reverse would see the removal of the scroll with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. WebCapped Bust half dollars can be collected in three major ways, one for every budget. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. These die varieties are heavily collected and include overdates, numbers and lettering differences, and star sizes. Motto - E Pluribus Unum is worn faint with a letter or two very weak or missing. This 1806 Bust Half Dollar Pointed '6' Stem Through Claw has great eye appeal and nice strike. 20%; 1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar MS-65+ PCGS CAC. A slight contour just above the eye remains on Mint State condition half dollars. She is well outlined, no fading into the background. John Reich designed this capped-head concept of Liberty, and it was modified by Chief Engraver of the Mint, William Kneass. Rim is strong and raised from the field. The earliest Type was the Flowing Hair Half Dollar, followed by the Draped Bust Half and the Capped Bust Half. Also, a nice balance obverse to reverse is noted. 89% Silver, great looking addition to your collection. The 1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar is somewhat scarce but can be found for about $750 in Very Fine condition. WebCoin Value Price Chart for Capped Bust Half Dollars 50C. Twentieth century series such as Barber and Walking Liberty halves contain a number of rare dates. Tops ridges remain rounded on original Mint State examples. Great Selection of Tough Bust Halves and More! Reverse: Features Identifying the Fine Grade: A well outlined eagle remains with clear legends. A very popular variety of the Bust series half dollars. An interesting note is that later in 1836 Also issued were Capped bust nickels, dimes, and quarters. In the 19th Century it was common for both numismatists and the general public to clean silver coins with abrasives or harsh chemicals. You can find the closest town that is an equal distance from two cities. 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). Check out the selection of Bust Halves at Northeast Numismatics! WebThe Reeded Edge Capped Bust half dollars of 1836 to 1839 are among the more conditionally challenging types in the classic U.S. coinage series. For additional reference CDN publishes a price guide, covering retail Bust Half Dollar Value in detail. There are several ways to collect Capped Bust Half Dollars, many of which can be achieved with a relatively modest budget. History. Be sure too bookmark us hit Ctrl+D now! 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. Discover the value of all your old half dollars. Follow a step by step method to identify important varieties, dates, and condition of your coin. To accurately assess the value your coins, first separate them by grade using the grading images then consult the Bust Half Dollar Value chart. Hair waves down the back of Liberty's neck are lacking inner detail. 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. Production for the half dollar series would be relatively high, with mintages usually extending into the millions. Introduction into the selling coins process. Compare high points on the cap to recessed areas to confirm both are similar in texture. Ends of feathers need to have a rounded profile. While Capped Bust halves are plentiful in the circulated grades for more issues, there are dozens of recognized minor and major varieties among the Capped Bust half dollars, thus meaning this series is a real challenge for enthusiasts to collect. Also issued were Capped bust nickels, dimes, and quarters. Grade: Choice XF 0-108 R.4, This original 1814 Bust Half Dollar O-109 R.2 Clash Marks on Both Sides has great eye appeal with a nice strike and great color and surfaces. 2023 DISCLAIMER: All content within CoinWeek.com is presented for informational purposes only, with no guarantee of accuracy. 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. These are very rare and sell for six figures when offered at auction. The coins are a fascinating reflection of the rapid growth of the United States during this period. 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. Coins that display colorful album toning can sometimes bring multiples of catalogue price for the grade. Perhaps the single most common reason for rejecting such coins is that they've been improperly cleaned or have artificial toning oftentimes both. Current silver melt value* for a Capped Bust Half Dollar is $9.07 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $25.08 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value. WebCoin Value Price Chart for Capped Bust Half Dollars 50C. Grade: Choice XF, This 1814 Bust Half Dollar has great eye appeal and nice strike. Keep up with information updates and partner information. Free shipping. CoinWeek does not buy or sell coins or numismatic material and No endorsement or affiliation to or from CoinWeek.com is made. The classic variety for the series that is listed in the Red Book is the 1817/4. 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) WebHalf Dollars; Dollars. A side-by-side comparison will reveal several other distinctions less obvious. Holding the coin, tilt and view from different angles. The amount of feather detail to the eagle gives the design a crisp look. Check out the selection of Bust Halves at the Broken Cabinet! The stupendous collection of Eric P. Newman that was certified by NGC and sold by Heritage several years ago had many such examples. Cleaning is very difficult to detect. The book was written decades ago but has stood the test of time. Mintage numbers of the Capped Bust variety were far higher than the earlier half dollars. Buyer's Premium. Grade: Choice XF/AU 0-114 R.3, This 1820 Bust Half Dollar has nice eye appeal and nice strike. WebThe Capped Bust Half Dollar was introduced in 1807 as the third series for the denomination. Membership into the Bust Half Nut Club is by invitation and you are required to have at least 100 die marriages. WebHalf Dollars; Dollars. Images to identify each coin and minimum values for each type. Tough to find this nice. Certified: PCGS AU Details 0-106 R.1, This 1820 Bust Half Dollar Sq. Obverse: ever so slightly cleaned. It lists only the most dramatic varieties for each year and generally skips the ones that are nearly impossible to collect. The weight and diameter of the half dollar were reduced, with a reeded edge used in place of the previous lettered edge. Libertys slightly curled hair flows downwards and a small part of her dress can be seen just below the neck. Any Bust half dollar closing in on a value above $100 benefits when sent to a professional grading service. Eagle's head and upper neck feathers have merged but a strong eye remains. Minimal merging with the rim of lettering identifies a coin in the Good grade. A few small marks are noted, the nick right of the date is the worst. Compare metal surfaces under the eye with the metal of the beak. US Mint. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, 1828 50c Capped Bust Half Dollar 0-116 R-2 Sq.base 2 Small 8, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab, 1834 Coronet Head Large Cent, N-6, Large 8, Large Stars, scarce great eye appeal (#195678387281), 1853 braided hair large cent n-17 nice high grade original (#195702529593). WebCheck out the Bust Half selection at DLRC West Coast Coins Bust Halves for Sale and More! WebWhether selecting from the Flowing Hair design or the Capped Bust design, there is a large selection of half dollars available at competitive prices. Compare your coins to the "Grading Images" and find their accurate value on the charts. Certified: NGC AU55 0-101 R.1, This wonderfully original 1809 Bust Half Dollar has superb eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Eagle and lettering are plain as well as most stars and arrows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CoinTrackers.com is an invaluable resource dedicated to helping the coin collector and silver community. WebThe Capped Bust Half Dollar was introduced in 1807 as the third series for the denomination. Symbols of war and peace. Tough to find this nice! 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. These are closely examined with a focus on small details. Reverse: nearly perfect. The bust of Liberty was modified again several times beginning in the 1820s and more obviously so during the early 1830s. A clasp secures the drapery at Liberty's shoulder. Reverse: Features Identifying the Good Grade: Many details of the original design are missing in the Good grade. Even balance of color is displayed with no darkened areas. The reverse design features a bald eagle with its wings spread and a shield over its breast. High values are concentrated in the first few, lowest production years. In the eagle's right claw, leaves of the olive branch have detail visible within the centers. Sent 3 times a week to alert you of new auctions and other important information. WebTravelmath helps you figure out the midpoint between two locations based on the driving directions from each starting point. WebFor a limited time, every Wednesday and Thursday, enjoy 15% savings on retail products at Market Salamander. [2] All four of these coin were struck in 89.2% silver and 10.8% copper. You can find the closest town that is an equal distance from two cities. This coin-related article is a stub. Very tough to find. PCGS and NGC are considered by the collecting community as the top two. The series, which was produced from 1807 to 1836, is rich with interesting die varieties for specialists. 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