1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar - Reeded Edge

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1836

Denomination

Half Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Mintage

5,000

Composition

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Weight

13.48g

Diameter

30mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$1,151 - $24,623

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

$79,313 MS64 09-27-2018 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar - Reeded Edge is a half dollar from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839 series. With a mintage of 5,000, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only less than 1% 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. Transitional year — both the large-type (lettered edge) and small-type (reeded edge) were produced, creating two major collecting types. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $1.2K to $25K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 13.48 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6175.