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100 Greatest U.S. Coins Series: 1833 Proof Capped Head Half Eagle

Published 10/19/2026

Old United States gold is highly desirable in the numismatic community regardless of the date, design, or denomination. However, there are those pieces that transcend the others based on a specific set of circumstances that occurred, making it more interesting to a collector(s). That is certainly the case for this next entry in our blog series covering Whitman Publishing’s 100 Greatest United States Coins. Following along with the fourth edition, we will take a closer look at the denomination and the specific example that gave the series merit.

#67 – 1833 Proof Capped Head Half Eagle

The John Jay Pittman collection garnered a lot of attention for its acquisition of several under the radar coins and rarities over a long period of time. When it was brought to market by David W. Akers, many of the coins that were overlooked when issued were suddenly in hot demand for buyers. One of those coins with the...read more