1814 Capped Bust Half Dollars : Single Leaf Below Wing

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

Another major variety is the 1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar with a single leaf on a branch under the eagle's wing. Typically there are two leaves (or double leaf) but this variety only has one leaf due to severe die lapping which was used to correct other die clashing problems. The difference between the 1814 normal double leaf vs single leaf is depicted above in the example comparison image.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$175	$215	$302	$577	$1,543	$3,449	$5,642	$10,035	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar (Single Leaf Below Wing Variety) is Worth $215 in Average Condition and can be Worth $5,642 to $10,035 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $27.07