1829 Capped Bust Half Dime
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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.
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$21,150 MS67+ 05-19-2015 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1829 Capped Bust Half Dime is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Bust Half Dimes 1829-1837 series. With a mintage of 1.2 million, this is a less common issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 100% of production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a mob cap or turban and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. First year of the Capped Bust Half Dime after a 24-year gap in half dime production (1806-1828). Multiple Valentine die varieties exist. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $83 to $1.2K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 1.35 grams, 15.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4276.
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