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1813 Capped Bust Half Dollar - 50C/UNI

Strike Type
1813 Capped Bust Half Dollar - 50C/UNI

Coin Details

Year
1813
Denomination
Half Dollar
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839
Designer
John Reich
Mintage
1,241,903
Composition
89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Weight
13.5g
Diameter
32.5mm
Edge
Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Value Estimates

$210 - $9,354

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

$24,675 MS64 06-23-2014 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1813 Capped Bust Half Dollar - 50C/UNI is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839 series. With a mintage of 1.2 million, this is a less common issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $210 to $9.4K 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 #6104.

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