CVC & Collectables presents this 1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar is a classic early American silver coin struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Designed by John Reich, the series features one of the most recognizable designs of the early United States Mint. This example has been professionally authenticated and certified NGC AU53.
Coin Highlights:
- Country: United States
- Year: 1826
- 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
- Edge: Lettered – FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
- Grade: NGC AU53
- Obverse: Features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a cap inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by 13 stars with the date 1826 below.
- Reverse: Displays a heraldic eagle with a shield upon its breast, holding an olive branch and arrows. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the design with 50 C. below.
- Certification: Professionally authenticated and graded AU53 by NGC.
About the Capped Bust Half Dollar
Capped Bust Half Dollars were produced from 1807 through 1839, with the original lettered-edge design struck through 1836. John Reich’s design became an important part of early American coinage and circulated extensively during a period of rapid economic expansion in the United States.
The AU53 grade indicates an About Uncirculated example displaying only moderate traces of wear on the highest points while retaining considerable original detail.
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