- USA Coin Book
- Half Dimes
- Capped Bust
- 1835-P : Small Date - Large 5C
1835 Capped Bust Half Dimes : Small Date - Large 5C
Early Silver Half Dimes
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 89% Silver - 11% Copper
Diameter: 15.5 mm
Mass / Weight: 1.35 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):The 1835 Capped Bust Half Dime had a Small Date and Large 5C variety as depicted above.
There were two major varieties that dealt with the size of the 1835 date on the obverse of the coin and two major varieties that dealt with the size of the "5 C." on the reverse of the coin. This made up 4 different available combinations of varieties. Depicted below is an example image comparing the differences between the Large Date vs Small Date and a second example comparing the differences between the Large 5C vs Small 5c 1835 Capped Bust Half Dimes. It is fairly easily to differentiate the varieties:
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) |
$79 | $100 | $119 | $158 | $229 | $364 | $482 | $1,090 | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1835 Capped Bust Half Dime (Small Date - Large 5C Variety) is Worth $100 in Average Condition and can be Worth $482 to $1,090 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: $1.2126
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