HALF DOLLAR 1807-1836 Capped Bust, Lettered Edge
Description
Almost shocking is the great number of coins minted during this era. Equally shocking is the relatively minuscule number of Proof coins struck. It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to find one. In 1807 the Capped Bust obverse was introduced. Miss Liberty faces left. She wears a cap secured at the base with a ribbon or band inscribed LIBERTY, with tresses falling to her shoulder. Her low neckline is draped in a cloth or a gown and is secured by a brooch on her shoulder. Seven stars are to the left and six are to the right. The date is below. The reverse depicts an eagle perched on an olive branch and holding three arrows, with E PLURIBUS UNUM above on a scroll and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 50 C. surrounding.
With few scarce varieties in the 1807-1836 range, most are readily obtainable. Specimens of most issues are typically encountered in grades from Fine to Extremely Fine, with some of the earlier dates in the range, 1807 through 1820, sometimes seen in Good to Very Good preservation. AU pieces are not difficult to find, especially of dates in the late 1820s and 1830s. Uncirculated coins, particularly ones in higher ranges of that category are elusive.
Valuation
- COIN NAME
- HALF DOLLAR 1807-1836 Capped Bust, Lettered Edge
- DESIGNED BY
- John Reich
- ISSUE DATE
- 1807-1836
- COMPOSITION
- 0.8924 part silver, 0.1076 part copper
- DIAMETER
- 32.5 mm
- WEIGHT
- 208 grains
- EDGE
- Lettered FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
- BUS MINT
- 82,339,124
- PROOF MINT
- 200 to 300
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