1819 Capped Bust Half Dollar - 9/8 Large 9

Coin Details

Auction Record

$49,938 MS65+ 11-15-2013 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1819 Capped Bust Half Dollar - 9/8 Large 9 is a half dollar from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839 series. With a mintage of 2.2 million, this is a less common issue — 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. Struck during a period of national unity and westward expansion following the War of 1812, as the U.S. grew in confidence and territory. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $116 to $7.2K 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 #6119.