1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar 50C PCGS Genuine Cleaned-XF Detail
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar 50C PCGS Genuine Cleaned-XF Detail
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar – 50 Cents
PCGS Genuine – Cleaned-XF Detail | Cert #6154.92/56804393
A stunning example of early American silver coinage — the 1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar, one of the most beloved classic U.S. coin types of the early 19th century. Designed by John Reich and struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin features the iconic Capped Bust obverse with Liberty facing left, surrounded by stars, and the heraldic eagle reverse. Certified genuine by PCGS with an XF Detail grade, noted for cleaning.
- Year: 1829
- Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)
- Type: Capped Bust Half Dollar
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Composition: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
- Grading Company: PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service)
- Grade: Genuine – Cleaned-XF Detail
- Cert #: 6154.92/56804393
Coin ships securely in its PCGS slab. A wonderful addition to any early American or type coin collection.
🧠 Fun Fact
The Capped Bust Half Dollar was the workhorse of American commerce in the early 1800s — it was the largest silver coin regularly used in everyday trade. The 1829 issue was struck during the presidency of Andrew Jackson and represents an era when the U.S. Mint was still hand-feeding planchets into screw presses. Each coin was essentially handcrafted, making no two examples exactly alike.