1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar

Notes: There are just 2 versions of the 1808 capped bust half dollar. They are the standard, and the 8 over 7. As in most cases the non-standard 8 over 7 is more valuable, and the better ones are fetching around 4k each.

How much is a 1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $60.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $2,600 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1808, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].

What are your coins really worth?

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Yes! Capped Bust Half Dollar's produced in 1808 are 90% silver to be precise, and contain 0.3617 troy oz or 11.25 grams in total of .999 pure silver. Silver weight is measured in troy ounces. Troy ounces weigh about 2 grams more than the standard ounce. CoinTrackers has built a tool that will let you know if your coin is silver or not. The tool is called Is My Coin Silver?.