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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;physics-fan3.14, post: 25612285, member: 19165&quot;]Reeded Edge halves are similar in that they have the same basic design, but they are very different in the method of manufacture. Capped Bust halves (lettered edge) were struck by a horse-operated press with a giant flywheel. Reeded edge halves were struck on a steam press. The technology was very different, the designs were adjusted accordingly, and the strike resulting is different. </p><p><br /></p><p>There are *many* subtleties in grading early US halves that are beyond the scope of this thread. Suffice it to say... Capped Bust, Reeded Edge, Type 2 is its own unique beast (and yeah, the Type 2 is important compared to Type 1!)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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