As of May, 2024, a 1829 Half Dollar O-117 Small Letters in circulated condition is worth between $75.00 and $1,300.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,400.00 and $11,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $17,625.00 in the 09/02/2021 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Reich
Edge: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Diameter: 32.50 millimeters
Weight: 13.50 grams
Mintage: 3,712,156
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839

1829 Half Dollar O-117 Small Letters (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-6511,500.00
MS-64+4,750.00
MS-643,250.00
MS-63+3,000.00
MS-632,250.00
MS-62+1,700.00
MS-621,600.00
MS-611,500.00
MS-601,400.00
AU-58+1,300.00
AU-581,200.00
AU-55+950.00
AU-55900.00
AU-53+525.00
AU-53500.00
AU-50+450.00
AU-50400.00
XF-45+350.00
XF-45300.00
XF-40250.00
VF-35175.00
VF-30160.00
VF-25150.00
VF-20125.00
F-15110.00
F-12100.00
VG-1090.00
VG-885.00
G-680.00
G-475.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State1,400.0011,500.003,438.89
About Uncirculated400.001,300.00778.13
Extremely Fine250.00350.00300.00
Fine and Very Fine100.00175.00136.67
Good and Very Good75.0090.0082.50

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1829 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)70.001,500.001,650.0050,000.00
1829/7 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)100.002,250.002,500.0070,000.00
1829 Half Dollar (Proof)N/AN/A65,000.00250,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-109 Small Letters (Regular Strike)90.001,225.001,850.001,850.00
1829 Half Dollar O-103 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0021,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-109a Small Letters (Regular Strike)90.001,650.003,500.007,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-104 Small Letters (Regular Strike)300.003,000.00N/AN/A
1829 Half Dollar O-110 Large Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0011,500.00
1829 Half Dollar O-104a Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,325.001,500.002,500.00
1829 Half Dollar O-110a Large Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0012,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-105 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0011,500.00
1829 Half Dollar O-111 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0012,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-111a Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.003,250.00
1829 Half Dollar O-106 Small Letters (Regular Strike)90.001,400.003,500.005,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-112 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0035,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-107 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0014,500.00
1829 Half Dollar O-112a Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0011,500.00
1829 Half Dollar O-114 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0011,500.00
1829 Half Dollar O-108 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.003,250.00
1829 Half Dollar O-113 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.002,250.00
1829/7 Half Dollar Overton 102 (Regular Strike)90.002,000.002,100.0030,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-115 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0025,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-108a Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.0012,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-113a Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.003,250.00
1829 Half Dollar O-116 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.003,250.00
1829 Half Dollar O-116a Small Letters (Regular Strike)85.001,625.001,750.003,000.00
1829 Half Dollar O-118 Small Letters (Regular Strike)1,000.002,750.00N/AN/A
1829 Half Dollar O-119 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,300.001,400.003,500.00
1829 Half Dollar O-120 Small Letters (Regular Strike)75,000.0090,000.00N/AN/A
1829/7 Half Dollar Overton 101 (Regular Strike)90.002,000.002,100.0055,000.00
1829/7 Half Dollar Overton 101a (Regular Strike)90.002,000.002,100.0055,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1829 Half Dollar O-117 Small Letters (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$196.00

Lowest Sale Price
$588.00

Highest Sale Price
$346.00

Average Sale Price
$288.00

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$1,384.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+17,625.0017,625.0017,625.00
MS-643,100.003,100.003,100.00
MS-631,440.002,950.002,195.00
MS-622,820.002,820.002,820.00
AU-58880.00880.00880.00
AU-55432.001,771.001,101.50
AU-53300.00329.00319.33
AU-50196.00588.00346.00
XF-45144.00144.00144.00
XF-40141.00141.00141.00
VF-3099.0099.0099.00
VF-2589.0089.0089.00
VF-2084.0084.0084.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1829 Half Dollar O-117 Small Letters (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-20 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $17,625.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1829 Half Dollar O-117 Small Letters (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1829 Half Dollar O-117 Small Letters (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 55.00% share, followed by Sheridan Downey / Legend Rare Coin Auctions with 15.00% / 10.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1829 Half Dollar O-117 Small Letters (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions432.0012/20/2021
MS-63PCGSScotsman2,950.0011/05/2021
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions17,625.0009/02/2021
AU-55PCGSSheridan Downey1,771.0008/11/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0006/20/2021
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers144.0011/20/2019
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers288.0011/20/2019
AU-58PCGSSheridan Downey880.0001/11/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/26/2018
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0004/24/2018
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions300.0004/24/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/17/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0003/20/2018
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions329.0003/28/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/10/2016
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,100.0006/28/2016
AU-50PCGSSheridan Downey588.0001/07/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions329.0003/01/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions141.0001/04/2015
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers196.0001/28/2004