1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar - No Serifs on E's
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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
$46,000 • MS66 • 04-01-2009 • Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar - No Serifs on E's is part of the Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839 series. The U.S. Mint produced 751,122 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 6 mint variants, representing only 17% 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. Struck during a period of national unity and westward expansion following the War of 1812, as the U.S. grew in confidence and territory. 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 #6124.
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