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Exceptional 1794 Gem Brown Half Cent, C-9, B-9

1794 1/2 C MS65 Brown NGC. C-9, B-9, R.2. Nine different varieties are known for the 1794 half cent coinage, with six additional subvarieties that are distinguished by either large or small edge letters. Few survive in Mint State grades. The C-9 die marriage features a head of Liberty with hair in much higher relief than normal. This obverse, with the 4 in the date almost touching the bust, was used for three varieties, C-7, 8, and 9. The reverse is Breen's "Heavy Wreath" type, showing five berries on the left wreath branch and four on the right. There is no berry below F in OF or between F A. The top of the 1 in the fraction touches the left ribbon. This is the same reverse as 1794 C-2a/2b, but later.
The sharp strike is evident on both sides, with tiny flan marks in the obverse and reverse fields. The flan marks remain from the original planchet stock before the planchet was cut, and well before the coin was minted. Both sides have sharp and even borders, with exceptional head and hair relief on the obverse. The reverse is also bold, with several leaves showing complete venation.
Both sides have exceptional surfaces with splendid walnut-brown color and full luster. Traces of original red mint luster adhere to the obverse surface along and between the dentil tips. A tiny nick on the cheek is the only readily visible pedigree marker on either side
From a late die state with clash marks surrounding Liberty, in front of the face and neck, below the bust, through the lower hair curls, and above the cap. A fine die crack connects the tops of IBERTY. Census for the date: 3 in 65 Brown, 1 finer (3/09). EAC 60+.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: P7)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2223, PCGS# 1003, GSID# 432)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 6.74 grams
Weight: 0.23775oz
Mintage: 81,600

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