coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars \ 1828 \ Philadelphia
The Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollar is a specific type of 50 cent coin produced in the United States during the years 1825 to 1839. The design features a draped bust of Liberty wearing a cap on the obverse, while the reverse displays an eagle with a shield and the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" above. The coins minted in Philadelphia in 1828 are notable for their lettered edge, which includes the phrase "FIFTY CENTS" inscribed along the rim. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance, artistic design, and relative scarcity.
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1828-P (Philadelphia) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 1828 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1828 Philadelphia Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 50¢ | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 1828 | Philadelphia |