1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-13. Rarity-1. MS-64 (PCGS).Glints of vivid toning are confined to the obverse of this otherwise satin white example. Lustrous and smooth, both sides also exhibit sharp striking detail to the focal devices. The brief Reeded Edge variant of the iconic Capped Bust half dollar comes in two different reverse types, the denomination changed from 50 CENTS to HALF DOL in 1838 and 1839, presumably for uniformity with the contemporary quarter and silver dollar. Both types are scarce in an absolute sense, especially in the finer Mint State grades where pressure from type collectors is greatest. This inviting near-Gem is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into an advanced set.
