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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;johnmilton, post: 3475535, member: 101855&quot;]The Reeded Edge, Capped Bust half dollars were first pieces of that denomination that the Philadelphia Mint struck on a steam press. Some type collectors lump the 1837 and 1838 coins together, but they are really two types. The difference most often noted is “50 Cents” on the reverse of the 1837 and “Half Dol.” on the 1838, but it goes further than that.</p><p><br /></p><p>Note the rims. On the 1837 they are shallow on the reverse and would not afford a lot of protection for the lettering</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]924544[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]924545[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the 1838 the rims are significantly higher and would provide more protection. That way the coin would last longer in circulation. Oddly enough I have not seen a lot of these coins that were heavily worn.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]924546[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]924547[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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