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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...

Lot: 22515, Auction: 2006 January Dallas, TX The Jules Reiver Collection Signature Auction #390

Sold for: $46,000.00 (includes BP )
Bid Source: Internet
Ended: Jan 26, 2006
Item Activity: 14 Internet/mail bidders
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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) (#6060)

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Auction 1124, Lot 2389 Sunday, May 3, 2009 10 NGC $37,375.00
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PCGS
Price Guide
8 $42,500 $45,000 $37,500 $35,500 $35,500 $43,500
10 --- $49,704 $40,738 $37,950 $37,950 $50,000
12 $50,000 $58,440 $46,750 $42,500 $42,500 $60,000
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Service Grade Population in this Grade Population of Higher Grade Population in All Grades Mintage Engraver
PCGS 10 7* 67* 87 3,918 Robert Scot
NGC 10 3 575 583
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