RedRyder's 1837 P Capped Bust Half Dimes : Large 5C

Early Silver Half Dimes

Mintage: 871,000
Minted at: Philadelphia

Designer - Engraver: William Kneass
Metal Composition: 89% Silver - 11% Copper

Diameter: 15.5 mm
Mass / Weight: 1.35 grams


What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):
1837 Capped Bust Half Dime - Large 5C

There were two major varieties of the 1837 Capped Bust Half Dime. One had a large "5 C." on the reverse of the coin as depicted above while the other had a smaller number and letter. The difference between the Large 5C vs Small 5C 1837 half dime is depicted below in the example comparison image:

1837 Small 5C vs Large 5C Capped Bust Half Dime - Difference and Comparison

Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD
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)
791001502413034535381,090-

MELT VALUE: $1.2373






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