1818 Capped Bust Half Dollars : 8 Over 7 - Small 8

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One major variety is the 1818/7 Capped Bust Half Dollar Overdate error with the "Small 8". This variety features an 1818 date struck over an 1817 date in the die which resulted in an "8" over "7" overdate on the coin. Parts of the underlying "7" can clearly be seen near the top of the "8" and within the upper circle of the "8". This variety also features a smaller "8" (the first number "8" in the 1818 date). The difference between the 1818 Small 8 Vs Large 8 Capped Bust Half Dollar is depicted below in the example comparison image:

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$125	$164	$207	$340	$651	$1,761	$3,941	$10,258	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1818 Capped Bust Half Dollar (8 Over 7 - Small 8 Variety) is Worth $164 in Average Condition and can be Worth $3,941 to $10,258 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $12.67