1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar Lettered Edge

John Reich’s Capped Bust half dollar was the workhorse of early American commerce, carrying the nation's trade through a period of rapid expansion. The design, featuring Liberty in her cloth cap, remains a favorite for its hand-crafted character, representing an era when individual die sinkers still left their personal mark on our coinage.

This 1836 example is the Lettered Edge variety — the classic edge treatment carried by the series, with FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR impressed around the rim. Graded XF45 by PCGS and verified by CAC, this piece sits in the sweet spot for the series. It retains strong design elements in Liberty's hair and the eagle's plumage, showing only the honest wear of brief, careful circulation.

For the collector who values originality and historical integrity, this CAC-approved half dollar is a handsome, understated addition to a classic cabinet.