1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar
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Value Estimates
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
$35,250 MS66 09-08-2022 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar 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 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. The 1817/3 overdate, created by punching a "7" over an existing "3" in the date, is a notable early variety. The 1817/4 also exists. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $178 to $5.6K 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 #6109.
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