The edge is perfectly fine. That is an experimental lettered edge.
"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." from the book Bust Half Fever by Edgar Souders. It's mostly seen on later dated Bust Halves.
"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." from the book Bust Half Fever by Edgar Souders. It's mostly seen on later dated Bust Halves.
Edited by Ploopy
03/23/2026 12:13 am
03/23/2026 12:13 am

































