1809 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle : 9 Over 8

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

One major variety is the 1809/8 $5 Capped Bust Gold Half Eagle. There were no "normal" varieties for this year - all half eagles produced in 1809 features the 1809 over 1808 overdate error (9 Over 8 variety). Parts of the underlying "8" can be seen in the middle of the "9" in the date. Depicted below is an example closeup image of the overdate - notice the portions of the underlying "8" depicted by the arrows (source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries):

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)
-	-	$4,730	$6,740	$8,294	$10,498	$17,917	$35,416	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1809 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle (9 Over 8 Variety) is Worth $4,730 in Average Condition and can be Worth $17,917 to $35,416 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: $1067.50