coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars \ 1812 \ Philadelphia
Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars are a series of coins minted in the United States starting in 1807 and ending in 1839. The design features the profile of Liberty with a capped bust on the obverse, while the reverse showcases an eagle. The coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint and are significant due to their historical context, including their circulation during the War of 1812. The lettered edge of these half dollars bears inscriptions, adding to their uniqueness among collectible coins.
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1812-P (Philadelphia) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 1812 | Philadelphia |