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Description
Highly Attractive 1797 Fifty Cent, VF30
Intermediate Stage of O-101a
1797 50C VF30 NGC. O-101a, High R.4. This 1797 O-101a
specimen displays a faint 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. A
light crack extends from the edge through the O in OF to the leaf
point below F, and a thin crack travels from the rim at about 10
o'clock to the top of the leaf that is positioned to the lower
right of the D in UNITED. Another light crack runs from the edge
through the first T in STATES to the stem of the left, topmost
berry, and yet another travels from the rim to the upper right
serif of the U in UNITED. The relative lightness of these cracks,
and the lack of any others, points to this particular coin being an
intermediate stage of O-101a.Light to medium gray patination dominates both sides, each of which exhibits subtle golden undertones and hints of luster in some of 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 shallow hairline scratch across the neckline that does not detract from the overall appearance.
This is an attractive coin that will fit comfortably in a high quality type or date/variety 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: 0.38676oz
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: 17
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