1836 Reeded Edge Capped Bust Half Dollar
Posted in Capped Bust Half DollarsIn 1836, steam-powered presses were introduced at the Philadelphia Mint. Coins would be produced using a close collar, which struck the obverse, reverse, and edge at the same time. This new technology resulted in coins that were generally of higher quality and more standardized. The half dollar was the first denomination produced using the new […]