1832 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle : Square Base 2 - 13 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 13 stars on the obverse of the coin and a "Square Base 2" in the date (as depicted above). This is the more common of the two varieties (Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries.)

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)
-	-	$25,071	$35,409	$54,846	$63,071	$106,338	$133,961	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1832 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle (Square Base 2 - 13 Stars Variety) is Worth $25,071 in Average Condition and can be Worth $106,338 to $133,961 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: $1055.67