Bust Half representative series image
Representative series imageBust HalfReference art may not show this exact date or mint.
Bust Half
U.S. collector price guide

1837 Bust Half (reeded-edge)

Denomination
Half Dollar
Mint
P (Philadelphia)
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
3,629,820
Guide value by grade$75.00–$2,000
Limited8 priced grades

Collector value is shown by grade, but intrinsic metal value can dominate lower-grade outcomes.

Circulated$75.00
Gem uncirculated$2,000
Melt floor$12.180.3866 oz × $31.5/oz
Updated 2026-06-09published-guideHow the guide works →
Grade Ladder
$75$224$669$2.0kAG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40MS-62MS-63
Tab, hover, or tap a grade to see the price jump
Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
AG-3About Good
$75
G-4Good
$110
VG-8Very Good
$150
F-12Fine
$190
VF-20Very Fine
$250
EF-40Extremely Fine
$425
MS-62Mint State
$1,400
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$2,000

Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.
Melt floor: Includes intrinsic metal value (0.3866 oz silver). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.

Advertisement
What to do next
Check the gradeValue changes by condition. Compare the grade ladder before using the headline estimate.
Watch melt valueMetal value is part of this page, and can dominate lower-grade outcomes.
Verify before buyingUse methodology, source confidence, and recent comps before making purchase decisions.
Common Questions

What is the 1837 Bust Half (reeded-edge) worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $75.00 to $2,000 depending on grade.

Why does grade matter for the 1837 Bust Half (reeded-edge)?

Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.

Does melt value affect the 1837 Bust Half (reeded-edge)?

This page shows a melt floor of $12.18 based on listed metal weight and the current guide spot value used by CoinSpinner.

Survivor's LedgerNo. cs_us_half-dollar_bust-half_1837_p_reeded-edge
189years survived since minting
Minted
1837
Denomination
Half Dollar
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
3,629,820

Deeper history for the Bust Half series is still being researched. Know this one? Help us write it →

Advertisement
Guide record
Grade and metal context

Use the grade ladder, pricing confidence, and melt floor together before making a buying decision.

Read methodology →
Know this coin better than we do?

Better price data, a variety we missed, or a mintage correction? Collectors make this guide accurate.

📝 Submit a CorrectionReport an issue