1827 Capped Bust Half Dollars : Square Base 2

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

One major variety of the 1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar features a square base on the number "2" in the 1827 date. The base is flat and comes up at a square angle at the end - unlike the curled and curved base 2 variety. The difference between the Square Base 2 vs Curled Base 2 varieties is depicted below 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)
$117	$128	$148	$169	$243	$523	$1,700	$3,109	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar (Square Base 2 Variety) is Worth $128 in Average Condition and can be Worth $1,700 to $3,109 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: $31.51