- USA Coin Book
- Gold $5 Half Eagle
- Capped Bust
- 1820-P : Curl Base 2 - Small Letters
1820 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle : Curl Base 2 - Small Letters
Capped Head - Facing Left - Large Diameter
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 92% Gold - 8% Silver and Copper
Diameter: 25 mm
Mass / Weight: 8.75 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):![1820 Curl Base 2 - Small Letters - Capped Bust $5 Gold Half Eagle - Five Dollars](https://www.usacoinbook.com/us-coins/600/1820-curl-base-2-small-letters-capped-bust-gold-half-eagle.jpg)
There were a few major varieties of the 1820 $5 Gold Capped Bust Gold Half Eagle. Depicted above is the Curl Base 2 - Small Letters variety (Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries).
There were two major varieties dealing with the styling of the number "2" in the 1820 date on the obverse of the coin. One variety featured a curled or curved base on the number "2" while the other have a flat square base. The differences between the Curl Base 2 vs Square Base 2 is depicted below in the example comparison image:
![1820 Curl Base 2 vs Square Base 2 - $5 Capped Bust Gold Half Eagle - Difference and Comparison](https://www.usacoinbook.com/us-coins/600/1820-curl-base-2-vs-square-base-2-capped-bust-gold-half-eagle.jpg)
The Curl Base 2 variety also features two sub varieties dealing with the size of the lettering on the reverse of the coin. One variety features smaller letters in the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" while the other variety features slightly larger letters. The best way to identify the varieties is to look at the letter "T". In the Large Letters variety - all of the letter T's are noticeably larger and also features a distinct and defective "pock mark" at the bottom of each letter "T". The difference between the Small Letters vs Large Letters varieties is depicted below in the example comparison image:
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
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) |
- | - | $6,914 | $8,082 | $12,906 | $23,038 | $46,726 | $98,923 | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1820 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle (Curl Base 2 - Small Letters Variety) is Worth $6,914 in Average Condition and can be Worth $46,726 to $98,923 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: $651.27
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