Capped Draped $5.00 Half Eagle (1807-12)
Current Numismatic Coin Values


The Capped Draped Bust Half Eagle design of Mint Engraver John Reich appeared on the scene in 1807. Production lasted until 1812.

As is the case for all very early US gold coins, Capped Draped Bust Half Eagles are viewed with awe by collectors. The demand far exceeds the available supply, pushing prices for these rare gold coins higher and higher over time.

Any authentic example will cost thousands of dollars to obtain. How much are they worth? This page lists numismatic coin values for the Capped Draped Bust Half Eagle. Zip down a few paragraphs to study approximate retail prices in today’s market for individual dates in various grades.

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Learn More About Capped Draped Half Eagles
Capped Draped Half Eagles Tracked in Rare Coin Values Index**: 1808
History of the Capped Draped Half Eagle
Mint Mark Information
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Capped Draped Half Eagle Specifications
Diameter: Weight: Minted: Composition: Designer Edge:
Approx 25.0 mm 8.75 g 1807-1812 .0833 Cu .9167 Au John Reich Reeded
Coin Photos courtesy of Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc., Beverly Hills, CA



Capped Draped Half Eagle
Current Coin Values
Courtesy of Numismaster US Coin Values

Coin values are presented as a price range for each date and grade listed below. The information below was last updated on December 18, 2011.


Coin Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 AU50 AU55 AU58 MS60 MS63 MS64
1807 51,605 2480 -
3720
3080 -
4620
4080 -
6120
7000 -
10500
7800 -
11700
10000 -
15000
11080 -
16620
22800 -
34200
43200 -
64800
1808 55,578 2880 -
4320
3600 -
5400
4760 -
7140
8240 -
12360
12320 -
18480
10520 -
15780
15080 -
22620
30800 -
46200
59200 -
88800
1808/7 Inc. Ab. 2480 -
3720
3080 -
4620
4080 -
6120
7000 -
10500
7800 -
11700
10000 -
15000
11080 -
16620
25800 -
38700
53200 -
79800
1809/8 33,875 2480 -
3720
3080 -
4620
4080 -
6120
7000 -
10500
7800 -
11700
10000 -
15000
11080 -
16620
23560 -
35340
44280 -
66420
1810 small date, small 5 100,287 14000 -
21000
26000 -
39000
38800 -
58200
52000 -
78000
64000 -
96000
80000 -
120000
100000 -
150000
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1810 small date, large 5 Inc. Ab. 2480 -
3720
3080 -
4620
4080 -
6120
7160 -
10740
8120 -
12180
11480 -
17220
13000 -
19500
27000 -
40500
48000 -
72000
1810 large date, small 5 Inc. Ab. 14000 -
21000
30000 -
45000
48000 -
72000
60000 -
90000
80000 -
120000
94400 -
141600
108000 -
162000
228000 -
342000
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1810 large date, large 5 Inc. Ab. 2480 -
3720
3080 -
4620
4080 -
6120
7000 -
10500
7800 -
11700
10000 -
15000
11080 -
16620
22800 -
34200
43200 -
64800
1811 small 5 99,581 2480 -
3720
3080 -
4620
4080 -
6120
7000 -
10500
7800 -
11700
10000 -
15000
11080 -
16620
22800 -
34200
43200 -
64800
1811 tall 5 Inc. Ab. 2480 -
3720
3080 -
4620
4080 -
6120
7000 -
10500
7800 -
11700
10000 -
15000
11080 -
16620
23200 -
34800
53200 -
79800
1812 58,087 2480 -
3720
3080 -
4620
4080 -
6120
7000 -
10500
7800 -
11700
10000 -
15000
11080 -
16620
22800 -
34200
43200 -
64800


Current U.S. Coin Values