1797 50C VF30 PCGS. O-102, R.5. Long known to be the most ...

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Important Condition Census 1797 O-102 Small Eagle Half Dollar

1797 50C VF30 PCGS. O-102, R.5. Long known to be the most difficult type coin of the denomination, these Draped Bust, Small Eagle Half Dollars have enjoyed nearly legendary status and are perhaps the most avidly sought type in all of U.S. numismatics. This design was coined for only two years, 1796 to 1797, with a total mintage of 3,918 pieces. Of this extremely limited production, there are perhaps 150 to 200 survivors, most in well circulated grades. Offered here is a pleasing mid-grade example that is predominately light silver-gray, although traces of pale violet and olive-gold toning gravitate to the margins.
Of added significance, the Overton-102 die marriage which is easily distinguished by the position of the leaf below the second T in STATES, is nearly on par with the 1796 16 stars as the most conditionally challenging of four pairings utilized for both years. In the Condition Census published in the Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836 revision, the top six examples include coins from VG10 to XF45, so this coin handily garners a Condition Census ranking. A tremendous opportunity to obtain one of the most cherished early American silver issues and a particularly fine example of the scarce O-102 variety. Population: 10 in 30, 13 finer (4/03).

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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