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Reeded Edge Half Dollars
1836 50C Reeded Edge, GR-1, R.2, MS64 PCGS. The Thonnelier steam press was installed at the Philadelphia Mint in 1836, and used to coin a few copper medalets early in that year. The modified-design Capped Bust, Reeded Edge half dollars were among the first regular-issue coins struck using the new technology. This Choice Mint State half dollar ranks high on the list of known survivors from a limited mintage traditionally given as 1,200 coins. Both sides have mottled gold and violet-gray toning with iridescent accents of blue, green, and rose. Softly frosted mint luster shines through the original patina. The relief elements are well-detailed but display incompleteness over the hair curls, lower stars, and the eagle's left wing feathers. This lovely near-Gem presents the advanced specialist with the chance to acquire one of the finest examples of this low-mintage key date issue. Population: 7 in 64 (1 in 64+), 0 finer (11/16).
1836 50C Reeded Edge, GR-1, R.2, MS64 PCGS. The Thonnelier steam press was installed at the Philadelphia Mint in 1836, and used to coin a few copper medalets early in that year. The modified-design Capped Bust, Reeded Edge half dollars were among the first regular-issue coins struck using the new technology. This Choice Mint State half dollar ranks high on the list of known survivors from a limited mintage traditionally given as 1,200 coins. Both sides have mottled gold and violet-gray toning with iridescent accents of blue, green, and rose. Softly frosted mint luster shines through the original patina. The relief elements are well-detailed but display incompleteness over the hair curls, lower stars, and the eagle's left wing feathers. This lovely near-Gem presents the advanced specialist with the chance to acquire one of the finest examples of this low-mintage key date issue. Population: 7 in 64 (1 in 64+), 0 finer (11/16).