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1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Low Head, C-3b, B-3a, R.4, VF20 NGC....
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Description
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent, VF20
Lettered Edge, Low Head, C-3b, B-3a
1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Low Head, C-3b, B-3a, R.4, VF20
NGC. Breen Die State V. Manley Die State 2.0. The head is
positioned low, the letters in ERICA are widely spaced, and the
edge is lettered, identifying the C-3b, B-3a variety. The C-3b,
B-3a Lettered Edge half cents were probably struck in 1800, on
spoiled large cent planchets. The issue has been known as a rarity
since 1860, when an example appeared in an auction cataloged by
Edward Cogan. This VF20 specimen is probably among the top dozen
pieces extant. The steel-brown and crimson surfaces show light
porosity on both sides. Some minor planchet voids are evident in
the right obverse field. The strike is uneven, with sharp
definition in many areas, but pronounced weakness is evident on the
left reverse, where the porosity is more noticeable. Our EAC grade
Good 6.Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2U6H, Variety PCGS# 35113, Base PCGS# 1033, Greysheet# 80868)
Weight: 6.74 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2021 October 7 - 10 Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction #1334 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2021
7th-10th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 18
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