The 1810 Capped Bust half dollar was coined in 89.24% silver at the Philadelphia Mint. James Madison was serving as the fourth U.S. president at the time, and the federal census taken in 1810 listed the country's population as 7,239,881. Capped Bust half dollars of 1807-1839 are prized keepsakes from that very early period in U.S. history. Don't miss this opportunity to add a truly historic silver coin to your collection!