1832 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle : Curl Base 2 - 12 Stars

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

There were two major varieties of the 1832 $5 Gold Capped Bust Half Eagle. One variety features 12 stars on the obverse of the coin and a "Curl Base 2" in the date (as depicted above). Only 6 of these rare variety coins are known to exist and they are extremely valuable. (Source of example image is courtesy of PCGS.)

The rare variety features 12 stars but the common variety features 13 stars on the obverse of the coin. The difference between the 12 stars vs 13 stars is depicted below in the example comparison image:



There were also two other major differences in the 1832 date. The rare variety features a curled base on the number "2" in the date - whereas the common variety features a square base on the number "2". The difference between the Curl Base 2 vs Square Base 2 is depicted below in the example comparison image:

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)
-	-	$313,541	$362,057	$438,647	$483,292	$688,627	$1,062,724	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1832 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle (Curl Base 2 - 12 Stars Variety) is Worth $313,541 in Average Condition and can be Worth $688,627 to $1,062,724 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: $1182.73