1838 Capped Bust Half Dollars

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

The design was changed on the 1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. The "50 CENTS" denomination at the bottom of the reverse was changed to "HALF DOL." and was used for the next half century throughout the Seated Liberty Half Dollars series.

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)
$107	$129	$149	$180	$339	$582	$1,471	$3,454	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar is Worth $129 in Average Condition and can be Worth $1,471 to $3,454 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