1817 Capped Bust Half Dollars : 7 Over 4

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

One major variety is the 1817/4 Capped Bust Half Dollar Overdate. This coin features an 1817 date struck over an 1814 date which resulted in parts of the "4" being clearly seen around the "7" as depicted above in the example image. This is one of the rarest and most valuable varieties in the entire capped bust half dollar series. Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries.

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)
$75,002	$109,556	$174,802	$215,977	$338,983	$461,686	-	-	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar (7 Over 4 Variety) is Worth $109,556 in Average Condition, and more in higher 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: $29.45