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1797 50C O-101a, High R.4 VF30 NGC....
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Description
Highly Attractive 1797 Half Dollar
VF30, O-101a
1797 50C O-101a, High R.4 VF30 NGC. This 1797 O-101a
specimen displays the faint diagnostic die crack from the rim
through star 2 to Liberty's curl, and the reverse exhibits some of
the incipient cracks that eventually led to the shattering of the
reverse die. There is a relatively heavy crack from the edge
through the O in OF to the leaf point below F. Additionally, a thin
crack from the rim at about 10 o'clock extends to the top of the
leaf that is positioned to the lower right of the D in UNITED.
Another light crack travels from the edge through the first T in
STATES to the stem of the left, top-most berry. No other reverse
cracks are visible on this particular coin, as it does not appear
to be the terminal die state of O-101a. Moreover, what other cracks
that may have formed were likely very thin, and subsequently worn
away.Light to medium gray patination dominates both sides, each of which exhibits subtle golden undertones, and traces of luster in the protected areas. Liberty's hair is nicely delineated, as is a good portion of the drapery. The reverse design elements are also quite sharp, save for the typical softness on the eagle's breast, neck, and legs. Relatively strong dentilation is apparent on both sides, and no adjustment marks are evident on either. The reverse is remarkably clean, while the obverse reveals a few light marks, including a hairline scratch across the neckline that does not detract from the overall appearance.
This highly attractive coin is sure to elicit considerable interest among aficionados of Draped Bust Small Eagle half dollars.
Ex: Raymond L Tollett Estate (Stack's, 4/1971), lot 53; Stack's (10/1978), lot 136; The Dennis Heller Collection (New England Rare Coin Auctions Florida United Numismatists Sale, 1/1982), lot 619; Jonathan Kern (July 1982).
From the Bayside New York Collection.(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: 0.42oz
Mintage: 3,918
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Auction Info
2008 July-August Baltimore, MD (ANA) US Coin Signature Auction #1114 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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