Capped Bust Half Dime (1829–1837)
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Designer: William Kneass
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Weight: 1.35g
Edge Type: Reeded
The obverse features Liberty facing to the left, her hair covered by a cloth cap secured by a band
inscribed LIBERTY, with tresses flowing down to her shoulder. Her neckline is draped with a gown,
secured with a brooch at the shoulder. Seven stars are to the left and six to the right. The date
is below.
The reverse features an eagle with the shield on its breast, perched on a olive branch and
holding arrows, with E PLURIBUS UNUM on a scroll above, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the top edge and 5C at the bottom.
In 1835 there were 4 Variations for the Half Dime; 1835 Large Date, Large 5C, 1835 Large Date, Small 5C, 1835 Small Date, Large 5C, and 1835 Small Date, Small 5C
Coin Values: There were no rare coin dates for this coin. They can be found graded from Fine to AU easily. A slabbed 1829 MS65 sold for $3665, while a slabbed 1836 AU58 Small sold for $450.
Capped Bust Half Dime