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1797 50C O-102, Low R.6--Scratched--NCS. Fine Details....

2008 May Long Beach, CA Signature Auction #1108

 
Sold for: $23,000.00 (includes BP )
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Auction Ended On: May 28, 2008
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Collectible 1797 Half Dollar
Fine Details, O-102, Low R.6
1797 50C O-102, Low R.6--Scratched--NCS. Fine Details. The 1797 Overton 102 variety is the rarest of the four Draped Bust Small Eagle half dollar die marriages. As such, we expect that the present Fine Details offering will draw considerable interest from variety collectors, as well as from those attempting to complete a set of U.S. coinage by design type (for which a 1796 or 1797 half dollar is key).
Stephen Herrman, in his Spring 2008 revision (number 32) of Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars, 1794-1839, assigns the 1797 O-102 variety a low R.6 rating. This compares with an R.5 rating for the 1796 Fifteen Stars (O-101), high R.5 for the 1796 Sixteen Stars (O-102), and R.5 for the 1797 O-101 variety.
The two 1797 varieties differ in the positioning of the reverse wreath in relation to the peripheral legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The O-102 displays a leaf nearly across the base of the second T in STATES, while the O-101 has a leaf point ending below the left serif of the second T.
Natural light to medium gray toning covers both sides of this example. Strong definition is visible on the obverse, except for the usual softness along the right border. Indeed, the obverse portrait exhibits Very Fine detail. Most of the elements are relatively strong on the reverse, except for weakness on the eagle's head, neck, and left (facing) wing. Short diagonal adjustment marks are visible in the hair beneath Liberty's ear. Several light to moderate scratches are noted in the lower and central reverse, the deepest of which extends from under the left (facing) wing to the rim at 7 o'clock. Overall, this is a descent coin, with the obverse actually yielding a good amount of appeal.
Ex: Stirling Silliphant Collection (Heritage 1988 ANA Sale, 7/1988), lot 679; Mid-American 1989 FUN Sale (1/1989), lot 462.

From The Yoder Family Collection, Part Two. (#39266)

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