US Capped Bust Half Dime | Facts, Grading Standards, and Specifications

Capped Bust Half Dime (1829 - 1837)

Capped Bust Half Dime General Grading Standards

G4 Good - Bust outlined, no detail. Date and legend readable.
VG8 Very Good - Complete legend and date plain. At least 3 letters of LIBERTY show clearly.
F12 Fine - All letters in LIBERTY show.
VF20 Very Fine - Full rims. Ear and shoulder clasp show plainly.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Ear very distinct, eyebrow and hair well defined.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mint luster is still present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. Attractive mint luster.

Designer: William Kneass	Content: 89.25% silver 10.75% copper
Diameter: 15.5 millimeters	Edge: Reeded
Weight: 1.35 grams

Year/ Mint Mark	Circulation Strikes	Proof Strikes
1829	1,230,000	About 30
1830	1,240,000	About 10
1831	1,242,700	About 10
1832	965,000	About 10
1833	1,370,000	About 10
1834	1,480,000	About 20
1835	2,760,000	About 10
1836	1,900,000	About 10
1837	871,000	About 10

Mint Mark Legend:

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint Mark	Mint	Date of Operation
None	Philadelphia	1793-present

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