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1797 50C --Obverse Graffiti--NCS. XF Details. O-101, High R.4. The total production of 1797 half dollars was accomplished wi...
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Description
Challenging 1797 Half Dollar, Overton 101 Variety, XF Details
1797 50C --Obverse Graffiti--NCS. XF Details. O-101, High R.4. The total production of 1797 half dollars was accomplished with a single obverse die and two reverse dies. The reverse die of the 1797 Overton 101 variety is a carry over from the 1796 production. The fine die crack from the milling to the top of the O in OF on the 1796-dated coins has become larger on the 1797 O-101 variety, and now extends to the leaf tip beneath the F. As indicated in the introductory write-up, this reverse die eventually breaks up, giving rise to the 1797 O-101a variety.The present coin displays a mix of light gray, mauve, and rose-gold patination. The design elements exhibit relatively strong definition, and are well centered on the planchet. Most of the dentilation is strong, except for that along the right obverse border. The surfaces are finely hairlined, and a series of pinscratches are located in the left obverse field, accounting for the NCS disclaimer.
Despite the moderate impairments, the rarity of 1796 and 1797-dated half dollars is sure to draw bidder interest in this piece. Unfortunately, many coins of this design type possess problems of one sort or another, some of which are far more serious than those encountered on the present specimen.
Ex: Paramount (3/1969), lot 2638.(Registry values: N10218)
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
2006 January Dallas, TX The Jules Reiver Collection Signature Auction #390 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2006
24th-28th
Tuesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 18
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