- USA Coin Book
- Half Dimes
- Capped Bust
- 1837-P : Small 5C
1837 Capped Bust Half Dimes : Small 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.):There were two major varieties of the 1837 Capped Bust Half Dime. One had a small "5 C." on the reverse of the coin as depicted above while the other had a larger number and letter. The difference between the Small 5C vs Large 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) |
$149 | $180 | $272 | $333 | $424 | $510 | $1,966 | $3,315 | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1837 Capped Bust Half Dime (Small 5C Variety) is Worth $180 in Average Condition and can be Worth $1,966 to $3,315 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: $1.1871
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