1828 Capped Bust Half Dollars : Curled Base 2 - Knobbed 2

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

One major variety is the 1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar with a curled/curved base on the number "2". There were two varieties of this curl base 2. This variety does not have a knob on the upper tip of the "2" and simply curls up. The other variety does have the knob on the 2. Below is an example comparison image of the 1828 curl base 2 vs square base 2 half dollar varieties:



Also here is the example comparison image of the 1828 knobbed 2 vs no knob 2 half dollar varieties:

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)
$114	$140	$171	$213	$340	$887	$2,524	$5,648	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar (Curled Base 2 - Knobbed 2 Variety) is Worth $140 in Average Condition and can be Worth $2,524 to $5,648 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: $33.39