USA Coin Book
Half Dollar · $0.50
1815 Capped Bust Half Dollar (1807-1839)
1815/2
Intriguing History
Bullion shortages tied to the War of 1812's aftermath left 1815 as one of the lowest-mintage years for half dollars in the entire Capped Bust series, and the overdate created when an engraver reused an 1814 die only adds to the date's well-earned rarity.
Total Weight13.48 g
