1824 Capped Bust Half Dollars : 4 Over 4

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

One major variety is the 1824/4 Capped Bust Half Dollar with actually has two sub-variety types. This variety features a 4 over 4 overdate resulting from an 1824 date struck over another 1824 date.

The type 1 of the 1824/4 overdate features the 2 and 4 much closer together compared to the type 2 variety. The top of the underlying first "4" is seen just to the left of the top of the overlying second "4" as it was originally struck too far to the left. The type 2 of the 1824/4 also features the same underlying "4" characteristics - but the 2 and 4 much further apart compared to the type 1 variety. There are two line features at the bottom-left and bottom-right of the "4" on this variety that extend towards the rim of the coin.

Collectors often confuse the 1824/4 varieties with the 1824/1 variety. The way to distinguish them is to view the spacing between the numbers "2" and "4". The 1824/1 variety has almost no spacing and the numbers are almost touching. The 1824/4 repunched overdate was likely the result of the US Mint engraver trying to spread the numbers apart more.

The difference between the normal date vs 4 over various dates vs 4 over 1 vs 4 over 4 varieties is depicted below in the example comparison image:

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition

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)
$95	$120	$134	$247	$487	$1,208	$2,420	$4,111	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1824 Capped Bust Half Dollar (4 Over 4 Variety) is Worth $120 in Average Condition and can be Worth $2,420 to $4,111 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: $11.88