HALF DIME Capped Bust 1829-1837 - More Details
No Half Dimes were minted during the period 1806-1828. Worthy of comment here, is the tremendous disparity between the number of 1829-1837 coins minted during this period versus the 124,270 minted from 1800-1805. Perhaps the spending of Half Dimes was now required to buy what used to cost a mere Cent.
The Capped Bust style was introduced in 1829. The design is quite similar to that used on the half dollar 1807-1836, by John Reich, and was modified from that source by William Kneass, Mint engraver. The obverse features Miss Liberty facing to the left, her hair covered by a cloth cap secured by a band inscribed LIBERTY, with tresses flowing down to her shoulder. Her neckline is draped with a gown, secured with a brooch at the shoulder. Seven stars are to the left and six to the right. The date is below. The reverse features an eagle with the shield on its breast, perched on a branch and holding arrows, with E PLURIBUS UNUM on a scroll above, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and 5 C. surrounding.
To no one's surprise, the span of coinage from 1829 through 1837 contains no rare dates. Specimens seen today are most often encountered in grades from Very Good through Very Fine, and these are fairly plentiful. Extremely Fine and AU pieces can also be found with frequency. Uncirculated coins are scarcer yet; with truly Gem Uncirculated pieces being elusive.
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