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Has anyone seen this edge lettering on a 1835 half dollar and is there a lg. And small letter rev?
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The spacing of the edge letters varies on these coins due to the way it was applied. IMO, no big deal. However some have doubled letters. These are neat!
The lower seriff on the s on mine are different and the R in OR has an L stamped over it. That must be the doubled lettering?
It would make sense considering there is an F after the OR on the one coin. Because the L is struck over the R In OR, That means it is doubled lettering bc it would make sense that an L and an F are stamped next to each other as part of the word HALF
The progression of letters on the OP's coin does not make sense as an "L." Look, anything is possible, they might have REVERSED the machine just a little. As I wrote, I see nothing special including the shape of the "S." I'll wait for the experts to post.
Are there different reverses that look like mine for the 1835. I compare the location of the C in 50c to the branch above it in these pics here.
