coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Capped Bust Reeded Edge Half Dollars \ 1838 \ New Orleans
Capped Bust Reeded Edge Half Dollars were minted in the United States from 1807 to 1839 and feature a design by engraver John Reich. The 1838 issue, struck at the New Orleans Mint, is particularly notable as it is one of the last years of the Capped Bust design before transitioning to the Seated Liberty design. These coins have a reeded edge, which is intended to prevent clipping and counterfeiting. The combination of historical significance and the limited mintage of the 1838 New Orleans struck pieces contributes to their desirability among collectors.
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1838-O (New Orleans) Capped Bust Reeded Edge Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Capped Bust Reeded Edge Half Dollars | 1838 | New Orleans |