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1829 United States Capped Bust Half Dollar

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,200.00 USD
1829 United States Capped Bust Half Dollar
Featured in this lot is this 1829 capped bust half dollar coin from the United States. The coin shows Lady Liberty on one side wearing a cap that says "Liberty" with the date "1829" below. To the right of Lady Liberty it shows six stars and to the left it shows seven stars. The back of the coin shows the Great Seal of the United States, an eagle holding a shield, holding three arrows in its claws. Below the seal it reads, "50 C." indicating it was a half dollar, or fifty cent coin. Around the top half of the coin it reads, "United States Of America / E Pluribus Unum". These coins had two major various, large letters and small letters. This coin exhibits the small lettering. The edge of the coin reads, "Fifty Cents Or Half A Dollar". The coin has not been graded. The coin shows good condition overall with very little to no wear present. The coin measures 1 1/4" in diameter and 1/16" in height.