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Half Dollars 1836 Reeded Edge. NGC graded About Uncirculated 58. <b>Highly frosted beneath old gray and steel-blue patina, with a few insignificant old hairlines on the lower portion of the bust. Full cap and drapery; curl tops show weakness here and there; the eagle is less fully struck than on some, and is most noticeable on the claw and branch up through the left wing and portion of the shield. The period from 1836 to 1839 was one of experimentation in the production of coins at the United States mint in Philadelphia. The first steam press was set up and put into operation in 1836, bringing a revolution to the coining process. In 1836, Christian Gobrecht was appointed assistant to William Kneass, the Engraver. His design for 1836 followed the obverse and reverse of prior years closely, except that in the space above the eagle's head which once held a scroll inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM, now is left empty. There were approximately 1,200 Half Dollars minted with the new steam press, all have reeded edges. (Until this time the edges were lettered in a separate process before striking.)</b> <p align="center">Superior Galleries was founded in 1929 and has been a leader in
the numismatic auction business since 1971.</p> <p align="center"><b>Consignments wanted for June 2 & 3, 2002 Pre-Long Beach Sale.</b></p> <p align="center"><b>Call Steve Deeds</b> at (800) 421-0754 ext 230.</p>
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