LOT #1914 |
Sold on Mar 29, 2009 for: $58,650.00
1797 50C VF25 PCGS. CAC....
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Sold on Mar 29, 2009 for:
$58,650.00
Bid Source: Internet bidder
Description
Pleasing 1797 Half Dollar, VF25
Later Stage of O-101a
1797 50C VF25 PCGS. CAC. O-101a, High R.4. The 1796-1797
Draped Bust half dollar with Small Eagle reverse was produced using
three obverse and two reverse dies. The 1797 Overton-101 variety
employed the third and final obverse paired with the same reverse
die that was used for both 1796 issues (O-101, 15 stars, and O-102,
16 stars). 1797 O-101 eventually develops a crack from the rim
through star 2 to Liberty's curl, as well as myriad reverse cracks
(O-101a).The present VF25 1797 O-101a example represents a later state of the reverse die. This is evident from a heavy crack that extends from the rim between D of UNITED and S of STATES, through the four laurel leaves and upper part of the wing to the lower neck. Another crack branches from this one to connect the lower parts of ST in STATES, where it joins a heavy crack running from the rim through the first T and the wreath to the eagle's upper neck. A light crack is also visible between the left (facing) leg and wing.
Bluish-gray toning on the obverse margin cedes to light silver-gray centers, while the former color dominates the reverse fields which then highlight the lighter gray design elements. The devices exhibit nice detail, including separation in much of Liberty's hair and about half of the eagle's wing plumage. The few small contacts scattered about are of little consequence, and adjustment marks are absent. A couple of minute marks on the forehead above Liberty's eye are mentioned for pedigree purposes. This pleasing, original coin is well deserving of the CAC green label.
(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24EC, PCGS# 6060, GSID# 6127)
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
ASW: 0.38676oz
Mintage: 3,918
Auction Info
2009 March Baltimore, MD Signature US Coin Auction #1126 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
March, 2009
28th-31st
Saturday-Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 22
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