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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...

Lot: 22514, Auction: 2006 January Dallas, TX The Jules Reiver Collection Signature Auction #390

Sold for: $69,000.00 (includes BP )
Bid Source: Internet
Ended: Jan 26, 2006
Item Activity: 13 Internet/mail bidders
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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) (#6060)

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Previous Prices from Heritage Auctions

Lot Date Grade Service Realized
Auction 1124, Lot 2390 Sunday, May 3, 2009 40 PCGS $43,125.00
Auction 382, Lot 10203 Saturday, July 30, 2005 40 PCGS $97,750.00
Auction 355, Lot 6577 Saturday, September 11, 2004 40 NGC $76,500.00
Auction 320, Lot 7851 Wednesday, July 21, 2004 40 ANACS $71,300.00
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Grade Coin World
(Coin Values)
Numismedia
Retail
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Numismedia
NGC (nmn)
Numismedia
PCGS (nmp)
PCGS
Price Guide
35 --- $103,905 $83,120 $77,290 $77,290 $92,000
40 $125,000 $124,380 $99,500 $92,500 $92,500 $110,000
45 $135,000 $144,068 $115,250 $108,250 $108,250 $125,000
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Population Guide

Service Grade Population in this Grade Population of Higher Grade Population in All Grades Mintage Engraver
PCGS 40 2* 13* 87 3,918 Robert Scot
NGC 40 4 546 583
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