Lot 990
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded edge. PCGS graded AU-50. Steel gray at the centers and toned with hazy blue around the periphery. Minor hairlines from handling, but clean surfaces and solid for the grade. As the Philadelphia Mint finally was able to purchase a new steam press, the first coins made were these reeded edge half dollars. Mint records show 1,200 were struck, and most were saved as the first of their kind. Always in demand and seldom offered in such nice condition.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Celina Coin Co., July 26, 1944 for $15.00 as "Very Fine".
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