CVC & Collectables presents this 1825 Capped Bust Half Dollar is a classic early U.S. silver coin struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the first half of the 19th century. Designed by John Reich, the Capped Bust series is distinguished by its bold portrait of Liberty and heraldic eagle reverse. This example has been professionally certified by NGC in AU55 condition.
Coin Highlights:
- Country: United States
- Year: 1825
- Denomination: 50 Cents
- Series: Capped Bust Half Dollar
- Mint: Philadelphia Mint
- Designer: John Reich
- Composition: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
- Weight: 13.48 grams
- Actual Silver Weight: Approximately 0.3866 troy oz
- Diameter: Approximately 32.5 mm
- Grade: NGC AU55
- Obverse: Features Liberty facing left wearing a cap inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by 13 stars with the date 1825 below.
- Reverse: Depicts a heraldic eagle with a shield upon its breast, holding arrows and an olive branch, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and 50 C. surrounding the design.
- Certification: Professionally authenticated and graded AU55 by NGC.
About the Capped Bust Half Dollar
Capped Bust Half Dollars were among the most important silver coins circulating in early 19th-century America. John Reich introduced the design in 1807, and the lettered-edge version remained in production through 1836.
An AU55 grade represents an About Uncirculated coin retaining considerable original detail and luster, with only light wear visible on the highest points of the design.
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