1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Capped Bust Half Dollar · 1807-1839
- Year / Mint 1829 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 50¢
- Designer John Reich
- Mintage 3,712,156
- Melt Value ~$25.32
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| F-15 | $110 · $165 · $255 | 3 |
| VF-20 – VF-30 | $145 · $175 · $235 | 3 |
| XF-40 | $315 · $350 · $350 | 3 |
| AU-50 – AU-55 | $595 · $630 · $1,025 | 3 |
Ask is the middle 50% of current asking prices on active eBay listings — what sellers are asking, not what a coin sold for, and not our valuation; grades shown without a designation are plain examples.
Listings observed 2026-08-27.
See Also
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Capped Bust Half Dollar (1807-1839)
- Denomination 50¢
- Designer John Reich
- Composition 89.24% silver
- Metal content 0.3868 oz fine silver — about $25 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-09-10 metals.dev
- Weight 13.48 g
- Diameter 32.5 mm
- Edge Lettered/Reeded
- Mintage 3,712,156
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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