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Lot 451 - 1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered edge PCGS MS65

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Lot 451 - 1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered edge PCGS MS65
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered edge. A satiny and gleaming well toned gem whose cartwheel luster seems poised to skip and dance around like a Fourth of July sparkler, plus we find nice touches of original "old silver" patina, giving it the rich aura of respectability collectors like; thus serving to enforce the strong MS65 grade. Adequately to well struck with nearly full details on both sides, although the stars are somewhat weak as is a portion of PLURIBUS on the reverse scroll. Definitely gem standards. This is the final used of the lettered edge on a bust half dollar. Introduced in late-1836 was new steam operated equipment that did away with the edge lettering and substituted today's familiar "reeding" or milling as it is more properly termed by the mint. (#6169)