USA 50 cents Capped Bust Half Dollar 1836
USA, Philadelphia
Rareza
Extremadamente raro
Atributos de las Monedas
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 50 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 58 |
| Mintage | 1,200 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 2.15 mm |
| diameter | 30 mm |
| weight | 13.36 g |
Anverso:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverso:
Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
50 CENTS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introducción de monedas
The half dollar was the last of the U. S. Mint's coins to undergo the transition from open collar production to close collar coining in which the edge device was applied at the moment of striking. Since it would have been impossible to eject a lettered edge coin from the tight-fitting collars being used, the half dollar also transitioned to having a reeded edge. This development was delayed until the Philadelphia Mint received its first steam powered coining press in 1836. Cents had been coined with it since March, but the first production of silver coins did not occur until November 8. These were the new style half dollars with reeded edge, and the number of pieces produced before year's end was small. The traditional mintage figure of 1200 pieces found in most catalogs is likely on the low side, as the number of examples extant suggests a higher mintage. Since a few pieces are known conforming to the reduced weight adopted in January of 1837, it's likely that coinage continued into the early part of that year. Just a single die marriage is known, and the collar used was very finely reeded and had a diameter of 30.5. This same set-up was continued for the first 1837 halves, as well. The 1836 reeded edge half dollar has long been prized, and values reflect that great demand. Mint State survivors are rare, and it appears that few were saved, despite the novelty of the design and its smaller diameter. Most examples are worn, though this date is rarely seen in very low grades, as collectors were in pursuit of it by the 1850s.Leer más
