Lot 1717
1837 Capped Bust Half Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck. Nice lavender toning. The 1837 is one of only two issues of Christian Gobrecht's Reeded Edge, 50 CENTS reverse half dollar. The scarcity of the low mintage (1,200 pieces) 1836 explains the desirability of the 1837 among high quality type collectors. In 1836, the use of the new steam coining press necessitated a design change from John Reich's familiar capped bust design to a somewhat similar design by Christian Gobrecht. The obsolete lettered edge was replaced by a reeded edge of 1836 (PCGS # 6176) .
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Realized $661 |
