Minted in Philadelphia before the American Civil War, the 1830 50C Small 0 Capped Bust half dollar is made of silver and copper, with a total weight of 13.5 grams. This regular strike coin was designed by John Reich and is considered a rare find for coin collectors. The obverse side of the 1830 50C Small 0 Capped Bust half dollar coin features Lady Liberty, which is a popular trend in early American coins of the 19th and 20th centuries. Liberty is wearing a round cap in this profile bust, which is why the coin is referred to as "Capped Bust." Liberty is facing to the left, and her curled hair is pulled back by a ribbon. She is surrounded by stars, 7 on the left side and 6 on the right to represent the original 13 colonies of the United States of America. The mint date, 1830, is written below the bust. On the reverse side of the 1830 50C Small 0 Capped Bust half dollar coin you’ll see the classic eagle, wings spread and head turned to the left side. In the eagle’s talons are three arrows and an olive branch—a juxtaposition of war and peace. Below the bird’s feet is the denomination, 50C, while over its head are the words "United States of America" and the American Latin motto, "E Pluribus Unum." The latter translates in English as "From the Many, One." This is a reference to the many nations that came together to create the union. The Capped Bust half dollars of 1807-1836 are popular with coin collectors that specialize in U.S. currency; in fact, Capped Bust half dollars are likely the most widespread coins in most collections. Since these half dollars were minted when hand dies were necessary to print certain elements into the metal, there are a variety of dies that were used to mark these 50C pieces. This variety among Capped Bust half dollars made them immediately popular with collectors, which explains why many are still available in mint or near-mint condition. 1830 50C Small 0 Capped Bust half dollar coins are generally collected for their historical and cultural significance as pieces of American currency before the North and South fought one another and the country was inevitably changed. For most American coin collectors, the Capped Bust 50C coin is a reminder of a past not too long gone more than it is a simple silver piece.