1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar

An 1834 half dollar attributed as a Capped Bust type, a classic early U.S. design associated with John Reich and the Philadelphia Mint.

The obverse shows Liberty wearing a cap, surrounded by thirteen stars. The reverse features a heraldic eagle with shield, arrows, olive branch, and an E PLURIBUS UNUM banner.

Details

• Year: 1834
• Denomination: 50 cents
• Type: Capped Bust Half Dollar
• Mint: Philadelphia
• Designer: John Reich
• Composition: described as silver
• Original specification: 13.48 g; approximately 32.5 mm diameter; lettered edge
• Condition: circulated; approximately Fine-range detail, based on the supplied description
• Holder: older collector 2x2 marked “F12” and “.50”
• Certification: raw / uncertified

Condition and attribution

The “F12” on the holder is a prior collector attribution, not a third-party-certified grade. Fine-range detail is an estimate, not a guaranteed grade. The exact Overton variety has not been established. Authenticity, surfaces, composition, and variety have not been independently verified. Please review the item photos before purchase; no item photos are attached to this draft yet.

A historic-looking piece for a U.S. type set or early American coin collection. The exact item offered should be examined in hand before making a final condition or variety determination.