coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars \ 1838 \ Philadelphia
The Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollar is a type of fifty-cent coin minted in the United States from 1807 to 1839. The 1838 edition, produced in Philadelphia, features the portrait of Liberty wearing a cap on the obverse and an eagle with a heraldic shield on the reverse. This coin is noted for its distinctive lettered edge inscription, which includes the phrase "FIFTY CENTS." As part of the Capped Bust series, these half dollars are prized by collectors for their historical significance and intricate design.
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United States of America 1838 Philadelphia Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 50¢ | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 1838 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1838 Philadelphia Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars 50¢ | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Capped Bust Lettered Edge Half Dollars | 1838 | Philadelphia |