1830 Capped Bust Half Dollar - Large Letters
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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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$2,852 F15 07-12-2021 eBay
Description
The 1830 Capped Bust Half Dollar - Large Letters is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839 series. The U.S. Mint produced 4.8 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% 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 small type, struck with a close collar producing a reeded edge, was introduced alongside the final large-type coins in 1836. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $1.5K to $27K 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 #39835.
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