Lot 955
1837 Capped Bust Half Dollar. EF-45. Some original soft satiny luster on both sides. The coinage of 1836-39 with the modified Capped Bust of Liberty represents the first use of the Mint's new steam-operating stamping presses. Uniformity was achieved by the use of a "close" (as opposed to "open") die collar when striking the coins. The collar is what imparted the reeding on the edge.
Estimated Value $160 - 170.
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| Realized $264 |
