1836 Lettered Edge Capped Bust Half Dollar XF Silver 50c SKU:I4027. A genuine 1836 Lettered Edge Capped Bust Silver Half Dollar Coin, in XF EF Extremely Fine Condition. Struck over 180 years ago, this 89% silver Capped Bust half dollar bears John Reich's classic design.
It depicts Liberty with long, curling hair and a cloth cap, surrounded by 13 stars and the date. The reverse shows an American eagle with Union Shield, an olive branch and three arrows. A banner above the eagle reads E PLURIBUS UNUM, with 50 c. Below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding. Inscribed along the coin's edge is FIFTY CENTS or HALF A DOLLAR. The images you see are for the exact item you will receive. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: US\Half Dollars\Early Halves (1794-1839)". The seller is "profilecoins" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.