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Capped Bust Half Eagle

1826 Capped Bust Half Eagle

half-eagle·Mint: P (Philadelphia)·91.67% gold·Mintage: 18,069
Circ. from
$700
Gem uncirc.
$4,500
Melt floor
$606.02
0.2579 oz × $2350/oz
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Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.

Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
VF-20Very Fine
$700
EF-40Extremely Fine
$1,000
AU-50About Uncirculated
$1,800
MS-60Mint State
$4,500

Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
Melt floor: Prices include intrinsic metal value (0.2579 oz gold). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.

Historical Context

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