1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, 1 Above 1, C-1, B-1, R.2, VF20 PCGS. CAC....
Description
1797 C-1 Half Cent, VF20
CAC-Approved 1 Above 1
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, 1 Above 1, C-1, B-1, R.2, VF20 PCGS.
CAC. Manley Die State 1.0. Red-steel and blue-steel overlay to
create a lovely, original patina, which is also free of abrasions.
Striking weakness exists only at the center of the reverse. This
choice half cent is housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder.
The 1 Above 1 variety occurred when the engraver began punching the
date too high, later correcting it in the proper location.From The Siesta Key Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2228, Variety PCGS# 35101, Base PCGS# 1042, Greysheet# 80865)
Weight: 6.74 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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