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Half Dimes Capped Bust 1837-P : Large 5C
1837 Capped Bust Half Dimes : Large 5C
Early Silver Half Dimes
Mintage: 871,000
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.): There were two major varieties of the 1837 Capped Bust Half Dime. One had a large "5 C." on the reverse of the coin as depicted above while the other had a smaller number and letter. The difference between the Large 5C vs Small 5C 1837 half dime 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)
$79 $100 $149 $241 $303 $453 $538 $1,090 -
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1837 Capped Bust Half Dime (Large 5C Variety) is Worth $100 in Average Condition and can be Worth $538 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: $1.1894
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Well circulated. Large 5 C
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Condition: G 6
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Nice coin looks original has not been cleaned or polished.
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Condition: VERY FINE
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Condition: AG