Title:
Capped Bust Half Dollar
Description:
Obverse (front) of a United States Capped Bust Half Dollar dated 1832. Design shows Liberty facing left wearing a soft cap with a headband inscribed ”LIBERTY”. Liberty has long flowing hair and a draped bust. Thirteen 6-pointed stars surround the portrait (7 left, 6 right). Denticled/beaded border around the rim. Coin appears silver-colored with light toning and minimal marks; photographed against a black felt/velvet background. No packaging shown; no UPC/EAN/barcode visible.
Type identification: Capped Bust Half Dollar (Lettered Edge type, 1807–1836). Typical specs for this issue: ~32.5 mm diameter, ~13.48–13.50 g weight, ~89.2–90% silver with copper balance, and a lettered edge reading ”FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR”. 1832 Philadelphia issue has no mintmark. Reported mintage for 1832: 4,797,000. Varieties exist for 1832 (Small Letters and Large Letters on reverse).
Type identification: Capped Bust Half Dollar (Lettered Edge type, 1807–1836). Typical specs for this issue: ~32.5 mm diameter, ~13.48–13.50 g weight, ~89.2–90% silver with copper balance, and a lettered edge reading ”FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR”. 1832 Philadelphia issue has no mintmark. Reported mintage for 1832: 4,797,000. Varieties exist for 1832 (Small Letters and Large Letters on reverse).
Country:
United States
Year:
1832
Mintage:
4,797,000
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
50¢
Weight:
13.50
Diameter:
32.50
Edge:
Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Designers:
John Reich
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Date Added:
2021-10-30 12:38:22
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$50.00
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-06
Date Added:
2021-10-30 12:38:22
