Capped bust half dollar with both reeded and lettered edge?

DaveI

I have a small collection of capped bust half dollars that I recently dusted off and as I was looking at them I noticed that a 1835 coin had both a reeded edge as well as a lettered edge on the same coin. The letters state "fifty cents or half a dollar *" It appears that there was an effort made to not have reeds where the words are. I know the reeded version of this series came out a year latter in 1836. Has anyone ever seen a reeded edge on a 1835 capped bust half dollar or heard of one with both a reeded edge and a lettered edge? Attached are some photos. Thanks for looking

lilolme

Hello, I had to dig into the books but the Bust Half Fever for year 1831 states:

"Changes In Design: Yes, minor experimentation continued with the edges. Most specimens show vertical lines (somewhat lightly impressed) between the words, "FIFTY CENTS OR A HALF DOLLAR". The vertical line style was accepted and continued through the end of the series."

Also Overton for 1831 has:
"The experimental edge dies used in 1830 continued in 1831. The light vertical reeding or grooving appears with regularity throughout the year."

DaveI

Thank you for the information. Very interesting. It makes sense they would do some experimenting before making a future change.