1818 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle : 5D Over 50

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

One major variety is the 1818 5D/50 $5 Gold Capped Bust Half Eagle. This variety features an "5D" struck over a "50" at the bottom of the reverse of the coin where the 5 dollar denomination is depicted. Depicted below is an example closeup image of the 5D over 50 (Source of example images 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)
-	-	$7,472	$8,454	$12,124	$17,221	$37,889	$63,239	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1818 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle (5D Over 50 Variety) is Worth $7,472 in Average Condition and can be Worth $37,889 to $63,239 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: $1227.99