1829 Proof Capped Bust Half Dime

Coin Details

Auction Record

$103,500 PR67 01-03-2012 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1829 Proof Capped Bust Half Dime is a proof dime struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Capped Bust Half Dimes 1829-1837 series. With a mintage of 30, this is an extremely rare issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with less than 1% of total 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $103,500 PR67 01-03-2012 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 1.35 grams, 15.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4294.