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1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar - Single Leaf Below Wing O-110b

Strike Type
1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar - Single Leaf Below Wing O-110b

Coin Details

Year
1812
Denomination
Half Dollar
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839
Designer
John Reich
Mintage
1,628,059
Composition
89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Weight
13.5g
Diameter
32.5mm
Edge
Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Value Estimates

$1,267 - $42,851

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$31,200 • AU53 • 02-22-2018 • Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar - Single Leaf Below Wing O-110b is part of the Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839 series. With a mintage of 1.6 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 4 mint variants, representing only 25% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a mob cap or turban, designed by John Reich who worked as an indentured servant at the Mint and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM within a motto scroll. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Estimated market value ranges from $1.3K to $43K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 13.5 grams, 32.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered: fifty cents or half a dollar edge. Cataloged as PCGS #39459.

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