coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars \ 1831 \ Philadelphia
Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars were minted in the United States from 1807 to 1839. The 1831 issue is part of a series known for its distinctive design, featuring a bust of Liberty capped with a phrygian cap on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. These coins are made of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 13.61 grams. The lettered edge, which bears the words "Fifty Cents" among other inscriptions, was intended to deter counterfeiting and adds to their collectibility. The Philadelphia Mint produced these coins, and their historical significance and limited mintage enhance their appeal to numismatists.
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1831-P (Philadelphia) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 1831 | Philadelphia |
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1831-P (Philadelphia) Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 1831 | Philadelphia |