1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. 50 CENTS. GR-1, the only known dies. Rarity-2. EF-40 (PCGS).Evenly patinated silver gray surfaces with bold EF detail throughout. A curiously glossy texture is noted for accuracy, although there are few marks of consequence on either side. Popular as a historic issue, the 1836 Reeded Edge is the first half dollar struck on the Mints new steam coinage press. This is also a key date issue with survivors scarce to rare in all grades.
