1832 Capped Bust Half Eagle, 12 Stars
The 1832 Capped Bust Half Eagle with 12 Stars is a rare and unusual variety. When the engraver was punching stars into the obverse die, he mistakenly left too much…
1825/4 Capped Bust Half Eagle
In the early days of the United States Mint, it was common practice to reuse dies as a cost savings measure. The 1825 “5 over 4” Capped Bust Half Eagle…
Capped Bust Half Eagle Mintages
During the course of the broader series, the mintage levels for the Capped Bust Half Eagle spanned a wide range, from less than one thousand pieces to more than a…
1822 Capped Bust Half Eagle
Despite a relatively large original mintage, the 1822 Capped Bust Half Eagle has emerged as one of the most famous rarities within American numismatics. Virtually the entire original production of…
1815 Capped Bust Half Eagle
The 1815 Capped Bust Half Eagle has the lowest mintage of the series at a mere 635 pieces. The entire mintage was released by the Mint in a single batch…
Composition and Specifications
Across all three subtypes, the Capped Bust Half Eagles were struck with a composition of 91.67% gold and 8.33% silver and copper, as established under the Coinage Act of 1792.…