1836 Capped Bust Half Dollars

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

This variety of the 1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar still has the lettered edge and the "50 C." denomination on the reverse of the coin - both features would be changed in a later and rarer variety.

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)
$99	$113	$127	$159	$250	$494	$1,370	$2,523	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar is Worth $113 in Average Condition and can be Worth $1,370 to $2,523 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: $32.22