1830 Proof Capped Head Half Eagle
Capped Head Half Eagle · 1807-1834
- Year / Mint 1830 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination $5
- Designer John Reich
- Mintage —
- Melt Value ~$1127.66
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| PF-60 | — | pending |
| PF-62 | — | pending |
| PF-63 | — | pending |
| PF-64 | — | pending |
| PF-65 | — | pending |
| PF-66 | — | pending |
| PF-67 | — | pending |
| PF-68 | — | pending |
| PF-69 | — | pending |
| PF-70 | — | pending |
See Also
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Capped Head Half Eagle (1807-1834)
- Denomination $5
- Designer John Reich
- Composition 91.67% gold
- Metal content 0.2579 oz fine gold — about $1125 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-09-10 metals.dev
- Weight 8.75 g
- Diameter 25 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage —
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
Proof striking. Proofs were struck for collectors and sold separately from circulating coinage; this is a distinct coin from the 1830 Capped Head Half Eagle.
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