The 1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar is a circulated coin composed of 89% silver, minted in Philadelphia. Certified by ANACS with a grade of VF-35, this coin features a Capped Bust design and is a valuable piece of US coinage history. This early half dollar from 1826 holds historical significance and is a prized possession for collectors interested in American numismatics.
- KM Number: 37
- Series: Capped Bust Half Dollar
- Year: 1826
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Composition: 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper
- Design: The obverse shows Liberty wearing a cap with "Liberty" inscribed on it, with 7 stars to the left and 6 to the right.
- Denomination: 50 cents
The mintage for the 1826 Capped Bust half dollar was 4,004,180. This high mintage was the largest for the series at the time, making the coin relatively common, though some die varieties are scarcer. All coins were minted at the Philadelphia Mint.