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1797 50C VG10 NGC. O-102, Low R.6. The breakup of the reverse die used in the 1797 Overton 101 variety resulted in the empl...
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Description
Nice 1797 Half Dollar, Rare Overton 102 Variety, VG10 NGC
1797 50C VG10 NGC. O-102, Low R.6. The breakup of the reverse die used in the 1797 Overton 101 variety resulted in the employment of a new reverse die. As brought out in the introductory section, it differs from the old reverse in that the peripheral lettering is slightly offset in relation to the wreath. As also mentioned, an obverse die crack develops from the milling through star 2 to Liberty's hair curl. A new Bust Half Nut Club rarity rating published in the July 2005 issue of the John Reich Journal elevates this variety from an R.5 to Low R.6. This is consistent with the findings published by this cataloger in the February 2005 issue of the Journal (see Table 3 in the introductory write-up).The coin offered in the present lot displays pleasing light gray toning, and surfaces that are remarkably clean for the grade. The Liberty and eagle motifs are fully outlined, and contain a modicum of internal detail. All of the other design elements are clear, except for the bottom of the 2 in the fraction, and are nicely centered on the planchet. A small squiggly scrape in the lower right reverse field near the rim identifies the coin.
The connoisseur of Bust halves does not want to miss out on this lovely lower to middle grade piece of Americana. Such an "affordable" specimen that is devoid of mentionable problems may not appear on the market again for some time.
Ex: Julian Leidman (5/1987).(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
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: 17
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