The 1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar (50 cent). Lettered Edge (with Motto)Silver Half Dollar. Capped Bust (Large Size), With Motto 1807–1836. Lettered Edge type. Diameter 32.5mm, weight 13.48g. Silver content 89.2%, with 10.8% being copper.
The Capped Bust was used on the half dollar 1807–1839 and the design was also used on the half dime, dime and quarter. The designer of the capped-head Liberty was John Reich and modified by Chief Engraver of the Mint, William Kneass. The Capped Bust is also known as the "Turban Head".
The Obverse shows the Capped Bust surrounded with 13 stars and date below.
The Reverse is a bald eagle holding three arrows and an olive branch. The motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" is above (which was removed in 1866). Around is "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination is below as "50C". The 1832 coin can have larger letters as a variant.Edge inscription also has the denomination: "FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR". Vertical lines between words.
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Mintage: Not known
Minted at US Mint.
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Category: USA Half-Dollar
USA Half Dollars (50 cents or Halfs) were first minted in 1794 and continues (most years) until today. It is the largest United States denomination in current circulation although it is not commonly used today. Until 1965 the half-dollar was around 90% silver but now is a sliver clad (coated) coin.Main Varieties of the Half Dollar:
Silver half dollars
Flowing Hair 1794–1795
Draped Bust 1796–1807
Draped Bust, Small Eagle 1796–1797
Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle 1801–1807
Capped Bust 1807–1839
Capped Bust (Large Size), With Motto 1807–1836
Capped Bust (Small Size), No Motto 1836–1839
Seated Liberty 1839–1891
Seated Liberty, No Motto 1839–1866
Seated Liberty, With Motto 1866–1891
Barber 1892–1915
('Columbian Exposition' circulating commemorative 1892-1893)
('Columbian Exposition' circulating commemorative 1892-1893)
Walking Liberty 1916–1947
Franklin 1948–1963
Kennedy 1964 (General circulation issue) (the last 90% silver half dollar for circulation, contains 0.36169 oz. net silver per coin, or 7.234 oz. silver per roll)
Kennedy 1992–present (silver proof sets available)
40% silver half dollars
Kennedy 1965–1970
Kennedy 1976 (only collectors sets produced with 40% silver)
Copper-nickel clad half dollars
Kennedy 1971–1974, 1977–present
Kennedy Bicentennial 1975–1976 (all dated 1776-1976)
Diameter is 30.61 mm (1.205 in) and thickness of 2.15 mm (0.085 in).
Which Mint: US Mint
The United States Mint is part of the Department of the Treasury and is responsible for producing coinage for the United States. It has four coin-producing facilities in current use:- Philadelphia Mint, the largest facility. It was founded in 1792. It has a mint mark of 'P' although the early coins minted there do not carry a mint mark. The 'P' was added to most coins after 1980.
- Denver Mint, Colorado. The mint started in 1906. The mint mark is 'D'.
- San Francisco Mint Facility of the US Mint was created in 1854 to cater for the California Gold Rush. The current Mint buildings have been used since 1937. Mint mark is 'S'.
- West Point Mint Facility, New York. Founded in 1792. Mintmark is 'W'.
Country of Origin: United States of America
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a constitutional federal republic composed of 50 states. It's currency is the Dollar (USD $1) and that is equivalent to 100 cents.The United States mints many famous coins in gold, silver and lesser metals. The USA has several Mints, such as Philadelphia, San Francisco, West Point (NY) and Denver.
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| Better Grade 1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. #14 £ 162.12 |
| 1821 Capped Bust Half Dollar VF/XF Slight Bend. #7 £ 172.20 |
| 1822 Capped Bust Half Dollar O-106 R-3 Variety. #28 £ 108.72 |
| 187 Years Old (XF /AU+) 1836 50C Capped Bust Silver Half Dollar (Type 1) RARE ! £ 195.00 |
 | 1827 CAPPED BUST HALF DOLLAR SQUARE BASE - 50 Cent Half Dollar Coin US - Scarce £ 109.95 |
 | 192 year old 1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c (Type 1 Lettered Edge). £ 140.00 |
 | 1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar 50C 90% Silver £ 116.06 |
 | 1829 - CAPPED BUST Half Dollar 50c Piece Lettered Edge Coin £ 136.95 |
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