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1795 50C Two Leaves, O-110, R.3, AU53 PCGS....
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$17,825.00
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Description
Imposing AU53 1795 Flowing Hair Half
Two Leaves Reverse, O-110
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-110, R.3, AU53 PCGS. The Flowing Hair
half is enormously popular, as it represents the first silver
design of the U.S. Mint. Struck for just two years, mintages were
low in 1794 but (fortunately for collectors) more generous in 1795.
Examples went into circulation and remained there for decades,
which accounts for the five pieces graded Fair 2 by PCGS. Few who
encountered the new Federal type had the foresight or means to set
aside high grade examples, which means most survivors are VG to VF.
The present silver-gray piece is noteworthy for its ample
shimmering luster and bold hair definition. Impressively
undisturbed by abrasions apart from a hair-thin mark near the TAT
in STATES. Struck from prominently clashed dies, as usually seen
with this variety. Population: 10 in 53, 57 finer (8/08).(Registry values: N4719)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24E7, PCGS# 6052, Greysheet# 6119)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Auction Info
2008 September Long Beach, CA US Coin Signature Auction #1116 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-21st
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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