Bill Jones' Type Set
50c CAPPED BUST, REEDED, HALF DOL 1838-39


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Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: HALF DOLLARS - CAPPED BUST, REEDED EDGE
Item Description: 50C 1838
Grade: PCGS MS 62
Owner: BillJones
 
Winning Set: Bill Jones' Type Set
Date Added: 3/15/2004
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Smooth, attractively toned example with minimal marks.<br /><br /><br /><br />This minor type achieved two objectives. First the use of the term "Half Dol," which replaced "50 Cents," brought the coin in line with the other silver coins which had their value stated by wording like, "Quar. Dol." Second the rims were raised which better protected the legend, "United States of America." This increased the useful circulation life of the coin.

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