1824 Capped Bust Half Dollar - 1824/1

Coin Details

Auction Record

$21,850 PR 03-07-2002 Stack's

Description

The 1824 Capped Bust Half Dollar - 1824/1 is a half dollar from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839 series. The U.S. Mint produced 3.5 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 4 mint variants, representing only 25% 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. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $116 to $4.3K 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 #6139.