The Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollar, minted in the United States from 1807 to 1839, features a depiction of Liberty wearing a capped head. The 1818 issue is particularly notable for its design elements, which include a lettered edge that provides a distinctive contrast to earlier smooth-edged coins. These half dollars are made of 90% silver and are sought after by collectors for their historical significance and aesthetic appeal. The Capped Bust series is renowned for variations in design and minting, making certain years, such as 1818, especially valuable to numismatists.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1818-P (Philadelphia) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 1818 Philadelphia
1818-P (Philadelphia) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 1818 Philadelphia
1818-P (Philadelphia) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 1818 Philadelphia
United States of America 1818 N/A Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 50¢ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 1818 N/A