Capped Bust Half Dollar is a United States catalog series covering 1807-1839. This page organizes the available design types, dated issues, mint information, recognized varieties, physical specifications, and grade references.

101 dated issues and 7 documented varieties are organized below.

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Lettered Edge

1807–1836; 89% Silver - 11% Copper.

Designer: John Reich; diameter: 32.5 mm; weight: 13.48 g.

Reeded Edge - 50 Cents on Reverse

1836–1837; 90% Silver - 10% Copper.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht; diameter: 30 mm; weight: 13.36 g.

Half Dol on Reverse

1838–1839; 90% Silver - 10% Copper.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht; diameter: 30 mm; weight: 13.36 g.

Dated issues