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1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, High R.5--Corroded, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details....
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Sold on May 28, 2008 for:
$28,750.00
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Description
Well Defined 1796 16 Stars Half Dollar
Fine Details, O-102
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, High R.5--Corroded, Improperly
Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. Advanced type collectors of United
States coinage dream of owning a 1796 or 1797 Draped Bust Small
Eagle half dollar, as a type set cannot be considered complete
without it. Since only 3,918 pieces of both dates combined were
reported to have been minted, and fewer than 300 or so specimens
are thought to be extant, most collectors will have to settle for
the dream of ownership.The present Fine Details 1796 16 stars offering might provide an "affordable" way to acquire this important type coin. Its obverse reveals shallow corrosion pits, mainly in the open fields, and both sides have been cleaned, though each is retoning a rather pleasing pale steel-blue and champagne-gold. A couple of unobtrusive shallow scratches occur on the reverse, again primarily in the fields. The design elements display relatively sharp definition. For example, Liberty's middle and lower hair strands show, as does a good portion of the drapery, and the eagle's wing and tail plumage. The dentilation is complete, and generally bold. All in all, this coin might well lay claim to "Very Fine Details."
Ex: The Century Sale (Paramount, 4/1965), lot 1080; The Nate Smith Collection (Stack's, 3/1973), lot 807; Stack's (6/1989), lot 1750.
From The Yoder Family Collection, Part Two.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24EA, Variety PCGS# 39262, Base PCGS# 6058, GSID# 194084)
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
ASW: 0.38676oz
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Auction Info
2008 May Long Beach, CA Signature Auction #1108 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May-Jun, 2008
28th-2nd
Wednesday-Monday
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