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Lot Title:	1836 Reeded Edge ICG AU details/cleaned
Lot Number:	613
Description:	Mintage: 1200 according to many popular references, although the suspected mintage could be at least twice that estimate. November 8, 1836 saw the advent of the Thonnelier steam-powered press at the U.S. mint for production of circulating coinage (the press had been employed previously to strike commemorative medalets), thus utterly revolutionizing American coinage from that day forward. In any state of preservation, the 1836 reeded-edge half-dollar has remained a popular inaugural type coin, as well as a famed representation of the then-new technology. ICG suggests that this example has been cleaned, and the disclaimer seems apt, given glossy granularity seen throughout each side. Still, despite the somewhat dull lead-grey patina, this is not an unattractive coin, and it appears some effort was made to create artificial patina that fairly mimics natural color.
PCGS #:	6175
Estimate:	$1,450-$1,650
Lot Status:	Bidding has been closed for this lot.
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Hammered Price:	$2,800
Price Realized:	$3,220

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