50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" Reeded edge, United States

50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" Reeded edge, United States, 1836-1837 obverse image50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" Reeded edge, United States, 1836-1837 reverse image
50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" Reeded edge coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1836-1837
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" Reeded edge Reference Price

Reference Price

$11.50-$1090.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" Reeded edge Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Obverse

Description:

Liberty cap head left, 13 stars around

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Description:

Reeded

50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" Reeded edge Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

1837

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 50 CENTS

50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" Reeded edge Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper)

Size

50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" Reeded edge sizes
  • Weight:13.48 g
  • Diameter:30 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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