Description:
The obverse features the Capped Bust design by William Kneass, showing Liberty with a cap and flowing hair, surrounded by 13 stars and the date "1834." The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, holding an olive branch and arrows in its talons, symbolizing peace and readiness. The inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "5C."
Grading:
This coin is graded AU58 (Almost Uncirculated 58) by NGC, indicating it retains nearly full mint luster with only slight wear visible on the highest points of the design.
History:
The Capped Bust Half Dime was minted from 1829 to 1837 and was part of a series of design improvements aimed at standardizing U.S. coinage. These coins were produced in smaller quantities than later nickels, making them sought after by collectors.
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